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Understanding the high cost of saying goodbye
Dan Gorenstein Mar 23, 2013
Ten percent of all health care dollars are spent in the last year of life. Those final days are when the toughest, most costly decisions are made, and emotion can easily overrun decision making. Here's one man's story about the choices he made.
Far-flung relatives now watch funerals online
Brian Bull Feb 22, 2013
Turns out online funerals aren’t just for celebrities. More and more families across the U.S. are looking at them as a way to cut costs, and include more friends and relatives.
When will all the really, really cool technology actually get here?
John Moe Aug 20, 2012
And, a tech reporter gets off the Internet. And becomes way happier.
The dangers of summer fun
Kai Ryssdal Aug 9, 2012
Some of America's favorite summertime activities may be fun, but they come with a lot of risks.
Letters: An estate planning primer
Adriene Hill Jul 14, 2012
This week's letter segments tackles questions for the senior set.
Federal student loans at death
Chris Farrell Apr 30, 2012
I've got a fair amount of student loans. I've also got a good job as a college professor, and I will be able to pay them off eventually. But I'm concerned about my wife. If something should happen, do student loans transfer to a spouse or do they stick with me? Rudolf, Providence, RI
'We need to pretend we're not interested in gas'
Rex Huppke Apr 27, 2012
Commentator Rex Huppke says if we all act like gas is passé, we can concentrate on more important things -- like jet packs.
The hard decision
Tess Vigeland Feb 17, 2012
One of the toughest decisions a pet owner has to make is how and when to end an animal's life. Tess talks with pet owners and a vet about balancing the cost of life and death.
How to plan for passing away
David Lazarus Jan 18, 2012
It isn't always an easy subject, but what are the best ways to plan ahead for your funeral, and the money you leave behind?
Bye-bye Braille
Marc Sanchez Oct 13, 2011
Tablets. Wave of the future. Heck, wave of NOW, right? Well, what if you're blind? How's that flat, keyboard-less screen going to help you?...
