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Plus: Financial help for the newly widowed or divorced. A weekly roundup of Kiplinger’s advice and guidance [View in browser]( [Prosper with our daily digest of timely, trusted advice]( MARCH 4, 2022 [The Financial Effects of Losing a Spouse]( Even amid grief, it's important to reassess your finances. With the loss of your spouse's income, you may find yourself in a lower tax bracket or that you qualify for new deductions or credits. [READ MORE]( [Retirement and Divorce: Protecting Your Finances When Marital Bliss Turns Sour]( Investment adviser Kristian L. Finfrock details six steps to take as you negotiate a “gray divorce” that can help defend the financial future you’ve worked so hard to achieve. [READ MORE]( SPONSORED CONTENT FROM AVATAR [Why Invest in a Mortgage REIT that Paid 8% Preferred Monthly Distributions in 2021?]( [These are Your 3 Financial Advisors in Your Area]( - Real estate investment has been a hedge against inflation and market volatility - Tax Advantaged Structure – Income from a REIT may qualify for up to a 20% exclusion from federal taxable income under the Jobs Act of 2017 - Liquidity options after first year [READ MORE]( [Am I Responsible for Paying Off My Deceased Husband’s Debt?]( You may be off the hook as some debts — including even certain types of credit card charges — are forgiven at death. However, others linger much longer, explains financial planner Stacy Francis. [READ MORE]( [Most-Overlooked Tax Breaks for the Newly Divorced]( Filing taxes after a divorce can add yet another problem to an already long list of challenges. But here are some tips to make your return to single life more tax-friendly. [READ MORE]( SPONSORED CONTENT FROM 1440 MEDIA [Replace All Your News Sources With This One Popular Daily Digest]( Check out 1440—the fastest way to an impartial point of view. Their team scours 100+ news sources to catch you up in a single 5 minute email. Join for free! [READ MORE]( [From One Widow to Another: Words of Wisdom for Hope and Happiness]( Whether you lost your spouse recently or years ago, the grieving and healing process is a journey. Financial adviser Barbara Shapiro shares the most helpful life advice she’s gotten from other widows after the loss of her own husband. [READ MORE]( [Over 50 and Considering Divorce? How to Prepare Financially, Pre- and Post-Separation]( To preserve your wealth, you need to accept that changes are coming. Financial planner Lisa Brown wants you to know that you likely won’t be able to maintain the same lifestyle separately that you did when you were together. [READ MORE]( [Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine]( For trustworthy help to live a financially secure life, make more money, and keep more of the money you make, count on the time-tested wealth-building strategies in Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. New subscribers [enjoy huge savings and get 4 special issues]( on Investing Outlook, Retirement Planning, Mutual Fund Roundup, and Guide to ETFs. [READ MORE]( [Kiplinger]( © Future US LLC. All rights reserved. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( Unsubscribe [click here]( Future US LLC. Registered address: 10th floor, 1100 13th Street, N.W Washington, DC 20005. Further information about how we use your data can be found in our [Privacy Policy](.