Episode
What Happens to Your Spouse's Taxes, Social Security, and Healthcare the Day You Die
- Podcast
- How to Retire on Time
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- Jul 16, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 877
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Summary
When one spouse passes, the surviving spouse doesn't just lose income, they get bumped into a higher tax bracket, lose one Social Security check, and watch their Medicare costs climb. Ready to build a retirement plan around your life, not a product? Full episodes on all podcast platforms. Search Retire On Time. This is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.