In many ways, retiring as a married couple is easier than retiring as a single person. You have someone to split expenses with, spend time with, and, if needed, rely on for caregiving. On the other ...

Married couples have a prime opportunity to work together and maximize their Social Security benefits. Don't be too quick to file early, and make sure you understand spousal benefits. Talk through ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

Nearly a quarter of all married couples no longer use shared bank accounts, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The percentage of couples without any joint bank accounts grew from 15 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Good couples see their relationships as perfect, but great couples know that ...

Getting married changes the way you file your taxes, and not always to your benefit. Many people refer to the marriage tax or marriage penalty, for example. But, depending on whether you file jointly ...

Many people make social media posts gushing about their significant other, only to hide the fact that the relationship is not going well. Behind this facade is the worry that their partner will leave ...

“I’ve noticed more and more weddings where the couple is so busy entertaining everyone until 2 a.m. or 3 a.m. or crashing out drunk with friends,” she explained Brian Anthony Hernandez, who has nearly ...

Between them, the couples have been married for 256 years. — -- Do you want to know the secret to a long-lasting marriage? The reality is that no one really knows, but four couples who have all ...