Avoiding tough conversations can cost you: what to do now to help your partner manage the finances after you're gone

Most people don’t like to think about death — or about the death of their spouse. But there are very real financial risks to avoiding the conversation, particularly if one partner handles most financial matters. If you haven’t had that conversation, a surviving spouse may struggle to locate financial documents or access accounts, leaving them vulnerable to missed bill payments, delayed insurance payouts and mismanaged investments. Must Read Among newly widowed older adults, nearly one-quarter of homeo ...