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The High Cost of Death

When Clara Bell received the news in June that her beloved 27-year-old nephew had died of an undiagnosed heart condition, she rushed to be with her sister. But the clock was ticking. While the entire family was grieving, funeral arrangements needed to be made, life insurance companies had to be called, and a newspaper obituary needed to be written and paid for.

Helping Veterans Win the Financial Battle

Life after the military can be overwhelming. Many veterans are thrust into the role of job-seeker and must quickly adjust to the financial implications of civilian life. “People transitioning from the military are going from an income and a benefits package they can count on into the unknown,” says Esther Maddux, who teaches military personal finance at Kansas State University.

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