The ‘widow’s tax penalty’ results in higher taxes on less income after your spouse dies — why you should plan for it now

One key reason is the “widow’s tax penalty,” a little-known tax consequence that can increase your tax burden and reduce ...

This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Someone Age 80

See what 2025 data reveals for 80-year-olds, how Social Security calculates benefits, and the key factors that can increase ...

What is the ‘widow’s tax penalty’?

This change can significantly impact your taxes: you may face a lower standard deduction, a higher marginal tax rate, more of ...

Social Security reveals COLA increases for 2026; See how much more money you’ll receive

Social Security payments will rise in 2026 for 75 million Americans, with a cost-of-living adjustment increasing retirement, ...

EXCLUSIVE: 'I'm a pensions expert - do these three things now to prepare for retirement'

There are more than 191,000 posts under #retirementplanning on TikTok and since joining the social media site, Scottish Widows has accumulated more than 323 million views ...