Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Financial planning for widows addresses the shift from managing money as a couple to making all financial decisions ...

In our last article, we tried to simplify a complicated subject: Social Security (SS) spousal benefits. Most people need and want help coordinating these benefits. We used some case studies to give a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Admitted NY Bar and US Tax Court, covers US international tax law. Joint ownership with right of survivorship is a convenient way ...

The death of a loved one is an emotionally fraught time, so it is wise to understand beforehand there are financial benefits available from Social Security for survivors. You can earn up to $1,500 in ...

The four types of innocent spouse relief include separation of liability relief, equitable relief, relief from liability for ...

If your spouse (or ex-spouse) is still alive and is due to receive Social Security benefits, it pays to look into how much you could receive. Here, we'll cover seven essential things you should know ...