Marriage

Even if a spouse didn't work or pay into Social Security, they are still entitled to collect up to 50% of the level that their spouse collects: here's how.

My husband blocked access to our joint bank accounts after 10 years of marriage. What are my rights, and what steps should I take next? A practical, engaging guide to protecting your money and your future.

Bankruptcy is stressful, and it gets even more complicated when one spouse declares bankruptcy within a marriage.

When an elderly parent remarries late in life, their adult children often worry about what happens next.

Divorce often magnifies financial decisions that didn’t seem very important during the marriage.

Inheriting a large sum of money often brings more tension to a marriage than financial relief.

There are many good reasons to not commingle your inheritance in a joint account.

If your former spouse leaves a high-paying career of their own free will, how much extra are you obligated to pay in child support?

You’re both retired, but while you're healthy, your husband is showing signs that he may soon need long term care. What happens to your family home if he needs to apply for Medicaid?

Your brother-in-law always talks about his wins betting on sports. Now suddenly he’s asking to borrow $2,000 until the end of the month. But if his betting is going as well he says, why is he asking to borrow money?

You stayed home to raise the kids and keep the household going. Now that you’re facing divorce, your husband argues you didn’t earn half the assets. . You have legal rights and options to a fair settlement.

Your husband’s Christmas bonus just came in, but instead of paying off debt, he wants to splurge on luxuries over the holidays. We look at ways to put the money to better use.