Widows and single retirees can face unique and harsh tax situations in retirement that can be devastating if not properly planned for. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe talks about the widow's penalty and how it can make widows pay nearly double the amount in taxes that they paid when married filing jointly. He talks about the different areas of retirement the widow's penalty can affect, as well as shares a strategy you can use to plan for the penalty and maximize your tax savings.

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