Published February 11, 2002 |
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Tax Guide
By Bill Bischoff
To help soften the blow of making payments to your ex, make sure to get these tax deductions.
If you paid alimony during the first three years after your divorce, you might owe a "recapture" to Uncle Sam.
Evaluate the after-tax value of your assets — an important factor when it comes to divvying up your property.
If you and your new spouse both work, this wedding present from the IRS might have you missing your single days.
Married women should say "I don't" to these common — and potentially devastating — financial mistakes.
Life is full of surprises. These crucial documents will prepare you for the unexpected.
Do you and your sweetheart wrangle over money? Here are the most common problems — and some solutions.
Do this wrong, and you'll foot the tax bill as your spouse walks away with part of your retirement stash.
Play your cards right and you can still reap the benefits — even if you no longer live there.
Breaking up a business can be tricky. Here's why you want to do it before the divorce papers are signed.
Unmarried domestic partners face many legal and financial challenges. Here are some solutions.
Wedding expenses can add up fast. Here's how to save — without anyone knowing.
Is cash OK? How much should I spend? How to handle common gift-giving quandaries.
With airfares climbing and the dollar sinking, a honeymoon can be an expensive proposition.
Here are the 10 things wedding planners won't tell you about your big day.
We asked wedding planners for their best ideas on how to save on the big day. The guests won't suspect a thing.
Saying "I do" in an exotic locale can be a romantic and inexpensive way to tie the knot — if you do it right.
More couples are choosing "collaborative divorces" to keep costs and emotions in check.
It's one of the most painful events that half of all married couples go through. Don't make it worse by committing costly mistakes.
Before you sign those papers, consider this: Decisions you make now could have major tax consequences further down the line.
In certain circumstances, alimony can be tax-deductible. But child support never is. Here's what you need to know.
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