solidcolours / Getty Images Alimony refers to court-ordered payments awarded to a spouse or former spouse within a separation or divorce agreement. The reason for alimony is to provide financial ...

It’s important to get your spouse involved in budgeting because spending money is something both of you surely do. To that end, go through your expenses and analyze them together. Also, work ...

It’s important for spouses to be in sync financially. If your spouse doesn’t show an interest in your household finances, setting goals might get them more motivated. Work together on a budget ...

If you are officially divorced, a will naming your ex-spouse as your partner will treat them as if they died before you, so they won’t inherit. But if you die one day before the decree absolute ...

People typically become eligible for Social Security by working and paying into the system. But what if you're someone who didn't pay into Social Security very much and your spouse, who was the ...

Applications received before January 21, 2025 will be processed under the previous eligibility criteria. If your open work permit was already approved and hasn’t expired, it stays valid. Some family ...

When a spouse dies, there’s so much to think about that the future tax burden of the survivor is often left off the list of concerns. But then April 15 looms, and reality sets in. That widowed ...

There’s nothing like it.” WATCH: The final moments of the last ever WH briefing with KJP has a fitting end – an unanswered question, a literal shrug emoji, and reporters chuckling that she ...

Who’s eligible? Anyone whose spouse, ex-spouse, or deceased spouse was or is eligible for benefits, once you have reached the age of eligibility, is eligible. The maximum spousal benefit that ...

The death of a spouse is one of the most difficult things imaginable. Besides the emotional toll, surviving spouses typically confront financial issues, which often trigger tax-related questions ...

Married couples may consider filing separate returns if one spouse has a lot of medical expenses. However, if one spouse itemizes their deductions, the other spouse must itemize, too. Couples who ...

Effective communication for couples can include focusing on finding a compromise and taking steps to both listen and be heard, among other strategies. If you’re in a relationship, chances are ...