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When someone dies with unpaid debts, those obligations don’t always disappear. In most cases, debts are paid from the person’s estate. If there isn’t enough money…

Former Federal Reserve Vice Chair and noted macroeconomist Stanley Fischer, who passed away Saturday at 81.Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) — Stanley Fischer, a professor and practitioner of…

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It is hard to imagine something worse than losing someone you love without warning. Sudden or unexpected deaths are all too common, and the shock and…

Rubberball Productions | Brand X Pictures | Getty ImagesIt’s of course very difficult to lose your spouse — and some survivors may also have to deal…

Andrew Bret Wallis | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesAfter a spouse dies, some retirees face a costly surprise — higher taxes.Couples, however, can reduce the…

Dear Penny, My husband has lots of credit card debt…too much. (My name is NOT on any of his credit cards.) He’s 60 years old, and…

Nobody lives forever, but death isn’t the most pleasant topic. So it can feel all too easy to put off estate planning, putting you at risk…