According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), 96% of American workers are covered under Social Security. If you’re one of the many who are eligible to collect Social Security benefits in retirement, it’s important to understand how the system works. If you’ve been married, spousal benefits can be a significant component of Social Security. Even…

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Divorce is never easy, and whether you have a lawyer or not, your finances may take a hit. So, just how much does a divorce cost? Deciding to end a marriage is never easy or simple, but one of the major considerations beyond the emotional and societal relationship’s ending is the cost. In some cases,…

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The rules are murky, so here are questions to answer… As a Certified Financial Divorce Analyst, I’ve spent my career counseling couples and individuals going through the divorce process. And since the 2015 Supreme Court ruling repealing the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and permitting same-sex marriages across the country, I’ve worked with many same-sex…

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