I’m 66 and newly retired. My wife will lose access to my $60K pension if I pass away before her. How do we plan ahead for this possibility?

Retirement planning looks different when only one income is left standing.
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How to build a DIY retirement plan — and why you shouldn't do it alone

You don't need a professional to help you get your plans on solid ground, but you do need some help.
CNBC

Couples may need more than $400,000 to cover health-care costs in retirement, even with Medicare

Retirees may need hundreds of thousands of dollars more than they plan for to cover health-care costs in retirement, data from the Employee Benefit Research Institute finds. That's after accounting ...

6 Social Security Moves Married Couples Should Make Before the End of 2026

Married couples can boost Social Security income with smart planning. Learn six key moves to maximize benefits, avoid ...
Forbes

Pre-Retirees: Don’t Plan For Your Retirement With A “Magic Number”

$1.46 million: That’s the latest “magic number” indicating the amount of money people need to accumulate for a comfortable retirement, according to the 2026 Planning and Progress study recently ...