7+ hour, 25+ min ago   (1295+ words) Couples who talk openly about finances, including estate planning, stand a good chance of heading into retirement joyfully. How can you get the conversation going? Profit and prosper with the best of Kiplinger's advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (786+ words) While the overall divorce rate has seen a small but steady decline, gray divorces have been on the rise since the 1990s. For decades, the narrative around divorce was centered on young couples " hasty decisions, new parenthood and financial instability. Today,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1204+ words) From passwords to policy numbers, having shared access to key accounts can prevent financial chaos when life throws a curveball. January is often when many couples talk about their financial intentions whether it's saving more, paying down debt or finally…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1528+ words) Gray divorce presents complex challenges for families, yet it can also catalyze self-discovery and a vibrant new chapter. Over the past several decades, a quiet shift has emerged that has reshaped the marital landscape " gray divorce " the ending of long-term…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (1007+ words) Can taking a temporary break save a marriage? We asked professional relationship therapists for advice. Question: My husband and I are retired and fight more than ever. I want to take a temporary break to save our marriage. Is this…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (1080+ words) The key to financial harmony, even for long-married couples, lies in mastering the art of compromise. Douglas Boneparth, a certified financial planner, and his wife, Heather Boneparth, co-run the financial planning firm Bone Fide Wealth, which works with clients with…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (163+ words) Test your knowledge of Social Security spousal benefits in our quick quiz. Spousal benefits are a core feature of Social Security, designed to provide financial security to married individuals and divorced spouses who may have limited or no work history…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (839+ words) Getting married changes a couple's life in more ways than one, so it's a good idea to discuss financial and legal issues like pre-/postnuptial agreements, estate plans and life insurance. Marriage significantly changes a couple's legal and financial rights…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1122+ words) A man charmed a 72-year-old widow into marriage, and then her accounts were seized to pay off his debts, highlighting the importance of background checks on potential spouses as well as prenuptial agreements. "My mother was a 72-year-old widow when…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1069+ words) If you're entering retirement and going through a divorce at the same time, you've got some work to do to shore up your long-term financial security. More and more, couples are splitting up after or near retirement. However, when a…...