Spouses qualify for burial with the veteran even if the spouse remarried after the veteran's death. That detail surprises ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What types of funeral benefits are available to veterans? My 83-year-old father, who has Alzheimer’s disease, served during the Vietnam War. — Planning Ahead Dear Planning Ahead: ...

Burial insurance, also known as final expense or end-of-life insurance, can be a more affordable alternative to traditional life insurance. It's a whole life policy that covers burial, funeral and ...

Veterans would be able to retain their full Department of Veterans Affairs benefit to be buried at a national cemetery even if they previously chose to get a plaque or urn for their remains under a ...

What types of funeral benefits are available to old veterans? My 83-year-old father, who has Alzheimer’s disease, served during the Vietnam War in the 1960s. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ...

Life insurance offers more than just peace of mind — it provides critical financial protection for your loved ones when they need it most. At the heart of every policy is the death benefit, the payout ...