Feb 09 Justice Thomas objects to Supreme Court’s refusal to block gay marriage in Alabama By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Thomas wrote that the court "looks the other way as yet another federal district judge casts aside state laws" and that "this acquiescence may well be seen as a signal of the court's intended resolution of that question."… Continue reading
Jan 21 Watch 6:42 Why some wedding businesses say ‘I don’t’ to gay couples By PBS News Hour In Colorado, a baker’s decision to turn a gay couple away rather than make them a wedding cake has sparked a civil rights legal battle. In fact, as the number of states allowing same-sex marriages increases, so too has the… Continue watching
Jan 16 Watch 5:12 Supreme Court to consider whether all states must recognize same-sex marriage By PBS News Hour Same-sex marriage is now legal in 36 states, so should gay couples be allowed to marry nationwide? Having considered aspects of the debate before, the Supreme Court will consider that question directly this spring. Marcia Coyle of The National Law… Continue watching
Jan 13 Why spending less on your wedding could save your marriage By Meghan Walsh, OZY Couples spend $30,000 on average planning their big day--but new research shows: the more you spend, the shorter your marriage will be. Continue reading
Jan 12 How many husbands’ Social Security benefits can you collect? By Laurence Kotlikoff If you're one of the millions of Americans who have been married multiple times, you may be eligible to collect benefits from ex-spouses, deceased spouses and current spouses, but never at the same time, explains Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff. Continue reading
Jan 06 China’s ‘marriage market’ where mom sets you up on your first date By Larisa Epatko At China’s so-called “marriage market” in a park in the heart of Shanghai, well-meaning parents try to match up their aging children by touting their attributes … on umbrellas. Continue reading
Nov 14 Same-sex couples ask Supreme Court to legalize gay marriage nationwide By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Same-sex couples seeking the right to marry are asking the Supreme Court to settle the issue of gay marriage nationwide. Appeals being filed Friday urge the justices to review last week's lower court ruling that upheld anti-gay marriage laws in… Continue reading
Nov 03 4 Social Security tips for boomers who never married By Laurence Kotlikoff Much of Larry Kotlikoff's Social Security advice pertains to married couples or partners who are divorced, separated or widowed. But today, he speaks to those boomers who have never married, and tells them what they need to know should they… Continue reading
Oct 14 Can’t stand your spouse? Here’s a secret about collecting divorcée Social Security benefits By Laurence Kotlikoff You may not need to be married for the full 10 years usually required to collect divorcée Social Security benefits. With the help of former Social Security technical expert, Larry Kotlikoff explains how eight years could do the trick. Continue reading
Oct 13 Watch Interpreting the Vatican’s language shift on homosexuality, divorce By PBS News Hour A gathering of bishops convened by Pope Francis broke new ground on some taboos of the Catholic faith. While there was no change in doctrine on cohabitation, divorce and homosexuality, the Church signaled a shift away from condemning people who… Continue watching