Dear Moneyist, I married a guy that lied about his debt. Now he is trying to divorce me. I did try to get an annulment after I found out, but I was denied. He said he wanted to marry me to give me his survivor benefits. When I didn’t accept,Read More →
Dear Moneyist, My 93-year-old father has dementia. He married his second wife, who is 91, four years ago. He did not make a last will and testament, and cannot legally make one now because of his dementia. He is not expected to live much longer because of heart problems. MyRead More →
Dear Moneyist, I have been married to my husband for seven years and we have one child together. I also have eight children from a previous marriage, and he has one child from a previous marriage. His dad died several years ago and his mom’s health currently is not great.Read More →
A couple approaching retirement has many critical decisions. Social Security claiming is one that should be approached thoughtfully. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 ended most Social Security claiming strategies. There are, however, still some strategies available for couples. If Social Security will comprise a significant portion of your retirementRead More →
Love & Money is a MarketWatch series looking at how issues surrounding money impact our relationships with significant others, friends and family. Married couples are making room for roommates. Sometimes, multiple roommates. Just ask Kelsey Riley Dixon. The 29-year-old business owner and her husband, a semi-pro kayaker, share a four-bedroomRead More →
