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The 'widow's penalty' that can cut your Social Security benefit

The widow's penalty can reduce your Social Security income after a spouse dies. Learn how this works, why it happens, and ...
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‘My blood pressure is sky high’: I’m in my 70s and a widow. I pay $12K a year for long-term-care insurance. Do I cut the cord?

I have had a long-term-care insurance plan for 15 years. During that time, they’ve raised my premiums 356%. It’s now $12,000 a year with no end in sight for future increases. The max they will pay at ...