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5answers
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Are funeral plots a good investment?
At the risk of sounding morbid, is it worth looking into cemetery plots/mausoleum storage? Is it correct to assume that these costs will increase over time?
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1answer
131 views
What happens if I co-sign a loan and the borrower or debtor dies?
What happens if I co-sign a loan and the borrower or debtor (the person that borrowed the money) dies?
Does the co-signer then assume full liability over the loan, i.e. become the …
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1answer
43 views
How do you factor in health care costs in your retirement plan?
I hear many people getting their nest eggs wiped out by insurance costs and medical bills. I'm not sure if it is bad planning or the norm. Does it make sense to try and cover all t …
3
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1answer
63 views
Can I write my own will, or do I need a lawyer to draw one up for me?
I've seen software packages at Office Depot and such, and am considering using one. What are some pros/cons?
3
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1answer
398 views
Co-signing & dying: What if a loan co-signer dies? Is estate of co-signer liable?
A grim and tragic question perhaps, but I'm curious:
What happens when a person that co-signed on a loan dies? Is the co-signer's estate potentially liable until the loan is paid …
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2answers
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Does life insurance cover one’s funeral costs, or should I save for it separately? How much?
What is common practice? What does it usually cost? Should I be thinking about this?