Death Of Spouse Leaves Woman With $7 Million, Suze Orman Says ‘Do Nothing With That Money For At Least 6 Months’ Losing a spouse is an unimaginable emotional and financial upheaval. Suze Orman recently shared a poignant story on her podcast about a woman who, after the sudden death of her husband, was left with […]
Military families have many of the same needs as their civilian counterparts, but problems such as spouse unemployment and lack of child care are often exacerbated by the frequent moves and deployments that come with military life. DOD and service officials have been working to improve quality of life for those families, especially by tackling […]
Retirement is an exciting milestone in life, and many older adults look forward to this new journey. However, getting older also brings new challenges, such as the potential to outlive a spouse. A spouse’s passing can affect your retirement in many ways. Your expenses will change, you may choose to downsize to a smaller home, […]
LANSING — Penny Munson couldn’t stop crying in the months after her husband Robert died in January 2022. Songs on the radio reminded her of him, and memories of their 27 years together popped into her head constantly. All of it made her weep. One day, as she pushed a shopping cart down a grocery store […]
While cheating might break up a marriage, in some states, it could send you to jail. What about in Kansas or Missouri? Adultery is one of the most common reasons for divorce in the United States. About 34% of divorced individuals cited cheating as one of the causes of their split, according to a 2023 […]
Apr. 5—Clark State College has been named the nation’s number one Military Friendly School and Military Spouse Friendly School, with both honors being awarded in the small community college category. “I am ecstatic that Clark State is being recognized for our commitment in supporting veteran and military students and their spouses,” said Diana Seaman, registrar […]
Financial advisor and columnist Michele Cagan I am 48 years old. I made $310,000 last year and I currently have $546,000 in my retirement plan at work. My husband is on disability and doesn’t work and does not have a 401(k) plan. I wanted to open a Roth IRA but I read that I make […]
On one hand, Bethany Russell didn’t have to have a bachelor’s degree. A mother of two, she has a fulfilling life and great job experience in two fields. But Bethany, 26, wanted this degree. And she wasn’t going to wait any longer. The wait was over Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, when Russell, a marketing major, […]