Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Discover how Form 8857 can help you seek relief from tax liabilities tied to your spouse or former spouse. Learn eligibility requirements and filing processes.

In our last article, we tried to simplify a complicated subject: Social Security (SS) spousal benefits. Most people need and want help coordinating these benefits. We used some case studies to give a ...

If your spouse (or ex-spouse) is still alive and is due to receive Social Security benefits, it pays to look into how much you could receive. Here, we'll cover seven essential things you should know ...

The death of a loved one is an emotionally fraught time, so it is wise to understand beforehand there are financial benefits available from Social Security for survivors. Losing a spouse is likely one ...