Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez You got married, so you file jointly. It's what married people do, right? Not necessarily. In general, couples who file jointly receive more tax breaks. But there are ...

Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Navigating marriage laws and finances gets complicated when your family doesn't fit the traditional mold. A decade after same-sex marriage became legal nationwide, ...

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