The United States first collected death certificates beginning in the early 1900s. Since then, how has it left its mark in the post-mortem industry? For the basics and beyond, here’s what you should know:

As you enter the later years of your life, it’s important to begin planning for retirement if you haven’t already. The average American lives 20 years past retirement, creating the possibility you outlive your savings. Accordingly, proper planning and saving are paramount to ensuring the quality of life in your older years.

Did you know the Social Security program provides benefits to qualifying family members of deceased relatives? Widows, widowers, dependents of deceased individuals, and other relatives are entitled to receive Social Security Survivor benefits after the death of a loved one—provided the deceased individual meets the qualifying requirements for the program.

If you or your relatives are suffering through the loss of a veteran in your family, you may be eligible for veteran funeral benefits to help ease the cost of an end-of-life ceremony. The Department of Veteran Affairs provides these benefits to help families pay.

Annuities are one of the most effective yet least-known ways to save for retirement and ensure financial stability in your later years. This article will cover how annuities function, and how you can use them to help yourself in retirement.

How you go about shutting down a business depends on what kind of business it is. In this article we’ll break down the process into manageable steps.

Every situation is unique, and everyone experiences grief differently. If you are considering making a move—or are forced into doing so involuntarily—this article helps you to think through and manage your situation.