Category: Family Change

Marriage, Divorce, and Social Security: What You Need to Know

Are you married and close to filing for Social Security benefits?  Divorced but married for at least 10 years in the past?  If so, there are some important variables to consider in your Social Security claiming strategy.  In this …

Love or Money?

While 79% of respondents from a recent survey indicated that love was the primary motivator for marriage, 58% wouldn’t marry someone with significant debt.  Before you tie the knot, make sure you understand the effect of your partner’s …