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 ...

To better understand their potential benefits and financial risks in retirement, both spouses should be aware of some benefits planning realities.

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 ...

The United States government has designated Friday, May 10, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day, a day to recognize the contributions and sacrifices military spouses make in service to the nation.

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 ...

Sometimes business owners want to bring their spouses on as employees at their companies. And for good reason: Such hires come with tax advantages. But these arrangements must be structured correctly, ...