Serving as a caregiver for a loved one can be as rewarding as it is challenging, and that can be particularly true when the ...

Question: My spouse just passed away, and I am so overwhelmed with all that needs to be done. Now I found out his retiree health insurance will no longer cover me. Now what do I do? Answer: I am so ...

Losing a spouse is likely one of the hardest experiences someone can go through. Having to deal with financial matters during this time only adds to the stress. Yet it is essential for your own ...

There are steps you can take now to protect your spouse after you die, and make that future transition as painless as possible.

After a spouse dies, some retirees face a costly surprise — higher taxes. Couples, however, can reduce the burden with early planning, financial experts say. The shift from married filing jointly to ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Are spouses who have not worked outside the home eligible for Medicare benefits? I have worked most of my adult life, but my wife has been a mother and homemaker since we got ...

These days, it’s not uncommon for the spouse with the highest income potential to provide for the family financially while the other spouse stays home to manage the household. Although this ...

When it comes to retirement, women face an unpleasant reality. Studies show that women, on average, are expected to live nearly six years longer than their male spouses. With this comes a significant ...

Losing a spouse brings immense emotional weight and, often, unexpected financial decisions. For many surviving spouses, one of the most complicated and confusing tasks is deciding what to do with the ...