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Navigating Finances After Losing a Spouse: Strategies & Mistakes to Avoid
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Losing a spouse is an unimaginably tough life event, but the financial implications can add another layer of stress to the grieving process. In this episode, we delve deep into the most common financial issues faced by widows and widowers, from dealing with income gaps to navigating tax changes as a single filer. We explore actionable strategies to address these problems, such as the importance of life insurance, the ins and outs of spousal pension continuation, and how Roth conversions can offer critical tax advantages for surviving spouses.
Here’s some of what we discuss in today’s show:
- Planning ahead to ease financial burdens after losing a spouse
- Managing income gaps: Social Security loss, pension choices, and strategies
- Understanding tax changes for surviving spouses
- Using Roth conversions to reduce future taxes
- The benefits of trusts versus wills
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