Placing a lien on a retirement account of a dead ex-spouse isn't usually necessary for the surviving ex-spouse to claim a portion of the account balance. As long as the surviving ex-spouse has a legal…
If you don't pay a debt, your creditor can hire a collection agency. A collection agency collects unpaid debts, either on behalf of a creditor or as the owner of the debt if the agency purchased the…
The death of a spouse is a devastating event. In addition to grieving, the surviving spouse must also deal with the financial affairs of the deceased spouse. If your wife died and left you a great…
Marriage and property rights are a tricky affair. Should the marriage dissolve or a spouse passes away, issues may arise as to who has rightful claim to the property. The deed of trust is an important…
The fact that in 2010, the Internal Revenue Service sent 119,443,586 tax refunds to individual tax filers is proof positive many people need to review their W-4 Form. The Employee's Withholding…
The individual retirement account is a type of account that makes it possible for individuals to save for retirement on a tax-advantaged basis. If you are married, you may wish to open a single IRA to…
Between dependent deductions and various associated tax credits, having children can be a real boon at tax time. Married couples without children miss out on these perks, but the Internal Revenue…
Despite the publicity surrounding the marriage penalty with income taxes, marriage still provides tax benefits for many taxpayers. Pooling two incomes into one household and combining deductions and…
Getting married means many changes in your life, but those changes shouldn't extend to your rental agreement. Typically, your landlord cannot raise your rent just because you got married, but he may…
If your wife files for bankruptcy, how it affects you depends on many factors. How your property is titled, whether or not you live in a community property state, and whether or not you share joint…
A lavish, well-attended wedding is a dream come true for many couples, but sometimes people just want to get married without fuss. The way to do this is by getting married at your local courthouse. In…
When you accept a job, your employer will ask you to complete a Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate, which tells your employer how much tax to withhold from each paycheck. You want…
IRA accounts allow individuals to save for retirement in a way that provides multiple benefits, including the ability to make contributions based on your income and receiving tax deductions for…
Getting married does not automatically disqualify you from getting financial aid, but it can affect what aid you qualify for. As a married student, you will need to fill out the Free Application for…