There are three instances in which a surviving spouse may be held liable to pay the remaining debt of the departed borrower.

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Learn how the Innocent Spouse Rule provides relief from tax errors made by a spouse, eligibility criteria, filing requirements, and implications for joint filers.

Divorce is already super stressful. You’ve lived with someone for years, maybe had kids, made memories, and now suddenly it’s ...

How much Social Security income spouses receive depends on their claim age and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of their ...

Deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the most important financial choices you might make in your lifetime. And if ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Many people have heard that the “portability” rule essentially doubles ...

If your spouse owns a business and suggests that you join the company, is it wise to leave your current position to do that? This is a very personal decision that hinges on a number of variables—your ...

Dear Eric: My spouse and I have been married for three years. My spouse’s ex still has my spouse displayed publicly in their ...

A clergy member seeks advice on setting firm boundaries with a spouse who constantly invades his confidential office space; ...

I find it sick and disturbing. What action can we take to get this photo removed from my spouse’s social media?

K.C. Powers spent 22 years as a military spouse and says while there are plenty of good memories, the sacrifices made by ...