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Russia Today
5 days ago
- General
- Russia Today
Widows should never remarry
Widowed women should never remarry and should stay faithful to their late husbands until the end of their days, Andrey Tkachev, an archpriest of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC), has declared. The senior cleric made the remarks during a sermon, urging widowed women to emulate Xenia of Saint Petersburg, a 19th century 'fool-for-Christ' who was canonized and became a patron saint of the city. The woman surrendered all her possessions to the poor after her husband's death and spent some 45 years wandering the streets, usually wearing the military uniform of her late spouse. 'Here is a woman who got married once, never gave herself to anyone else a second time, never put on eye makeup again, buried her husband and buried her heart with him and gave her soul and body to God, and became a saint, who now helps everyone,' Tkachev stated. There are currently 'many widows' who are 'different' and 'lustful,' Tkachev said, suggesting that such women have 'died alive.' Righteous women, however, stay faithful to their late husbands, the archpriest said. 'Since there is no death, the husband will look from the other world, and that would be shameful. A blanket does not hide a person from the eyes of God and from the eyes of the people living there,' he added. Born in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, Tkachev used to head the missionary department of the Kiev diocese of the ROC. The priest is well-known in Russia for his fierce preaching style and has repeatedly made controversial remarks in his sermons. Earlier this year, Tkachev condemned families with only one child as 'depraved gophers' and accused them of engaging in sex for pleasure rather than for the sake of procreation. The cleric assigned the blame for the situation primarily to men, claiming that women universally want to have children. 'She will still want to give birth. She will cry with envy, seeing her peers with husbands and children, and herself – empty, useless… looking out the window with a hangover,' Tkachev stated. In another sermon in January, the priest suggested that Ukrainian attacks with Western-supplied weapons on Russian cities were actually God's punishment for rampant abortions. The priest claimed the procedure claims more lives than warfare, even during wartime. 'It is because of depravity that wars occur. The Lord punishes us with these HIMARS or SCALP [missiles] that fly over our cities,' Tkachev suggested, adding that 'there will be no peace until we repent.'
Forbes
05-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Tips For Remarrying In Retirement: What You Need To Know
Getting remarried in retirement is a happy time, but may come with a set of financial complications. ... More (Photo by Christopher Furlong) Remarrying in retirement can be one of life's most joyful chapters, but it also comes with a few unique financial and lifestyle considerations. Whether you've found love again after loss or divorce, or you're simply entering a new phase of life with your partner, it's important to go in with eyes wide open. Here are some practical tips to help you navigate this exciting transition. Love might be blind, but the IRS sure isn't. When you remarry later in life, your tax situation, Social Security benefits, and retirement income can all change. Filing jointly might offer some tax perks, but it could also bump you into a higher bracket or impact your Medicare premiums. A good first step is to sit down with a financial planner or tax advisor who can walk you through what those changes might look like. One of the biggest mistakes retirees make when entering a second marriage is not updating their estate plan. Wills, powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, these all need to reflect your new relationship. If you have children from a previous marriage, you'll want to make sure their inheritance is still protected. This isn't just about money; it's about making sure your wishes are honored and your family is taken care of. Money can be a sensitive subject, especially if one or both partners have been through a divorce or lost a spouse. But the more transparent you are, the better. Talk about debt, savings, spending habits, and long-term goals. Do you plan to combine finances or keep things separate? Will you share expenses equally? Having these conversations up front helps prevent misunderstandings down the road. Prenuptial agreements aren't just for celebrities or the ultra-wealthy. They're practical tools that can help protect both partners and clarify expectations. Especially in retirement, when most of your wealth has already been built, a prenup can ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Think of it as part of your overall financial wellness plan. Beyond the numbers, this is about building a shared life. Are you both on the same page about where you want to live, how you'll spend your time, and what kind of lifestyle you envision? Retirement offers a lot of freedom, but it also requires compromise and communication. Whether it's travel, volunteering, or simply enjoying quiet mornings together, talk about what matters most. Remarrying in retirement is a chance to write a new chapter with someone you care about deeply. With a little planning and a lot of honest conversation, you can set yourselves up for a meaningful and secure future together. If you're unsure where to begin, a trusted financial advisor can help you navigate the journey and make confident decisions along the way.
Telegraph
31-05-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
‘We got married (again) to save £80k from inheritance tax'
When Antonia Medlicott, 49, and her husband Tim Pindar, 44, skipped off into the sunset after their dream big Spanish wedding in 2009, little did they expect to have to do it all over again 14 years later. But facing a huge inheritance tax bill, they were forced to remarry in 2023 after an admin mishap left them legally unmarried. 'We got married in Spain 16 years ago. We had all our family and everyone fly out for this big Catholic wedding,' says Medlicott, a business owner from Stroud, Gloucestershire. 'At the end of the wedding the priest, who didn't speak any English, said something to us which we didn't understand. What he'd said was, you've got 14 days to register your marriage at the town hall or it's null and void. 'A couple of months later we suddenly realised that our marriage was null and void. We just thought 'forget it, we'll leave it'.' Their Catholic wedding vows may have counted in God's eyes, but the taxman didn't see it that way. Unmarried couples who leave assets worth over £325,000 to each other when they die have to pay inheritance tax of 40pc on the amount over the allowance. They don't benefit from the spousal exemption which allows married couples or civil partners to pass unlimited assets to each other completely exempt from inheritance tax. And Rachel Reeves's plans to expand the inheritance tax net to pension wealth will cost many unmarried couples dearly. Pension savings can currently be left to an unmarried partner completely free from inheritance tax, but this exemption will end in April 2027. The Office for Budget Responsibility estimates that by 2030 almost 153,000 estates could see their inheritance tax bills increase under the new rules, according to a recent Freedom of Information request by Interactive Investor. After years of being officially 'unmarried', with two teenagers and their wealth beginning to grow, Medlicott and her husband decided to make things official. 'A couple of years ago we had a lawyer round to come and do our wills. He pointed out that if something happens to either one of us, there's a massive inheritance tax bill coming our way. So we decided we would have to just get on with it.' Medlicott estimates they would have had an £80,000 inheritance tax bill on their house alone. They also have other assets including pensions, savings, investments and a business. The surviving partner would have been forced to sell their family home to pay the bill. They had a 'bare bones' civil wedding at their local registry office – she wore a brown dress and some boots borrowed from a friend. In total, including a bottomless brunch for six local friends, it cost around £1,000. Antonia and Tim are joining the growing trend for couples marrying in midlife or beyond. Office for National Statistics data show more couples are tying the knot later in life – nearly 29,000 over-60s got married in 2022, compared to 19,000 in 2012. And with inheritance tax changes bringing pensions into the inheritance tax net, these figures are expected to rise. Claire Trott, head of advice at St James's Place, says: 'Getting married for tax purposes isn't a new concept, particularly in the world of pensions. Many defined benefit schemes have restrictions on who death benefits can be paid to, sometimes depending on when a couple marries. 'My own father married my stepmother just before his defined benefit pension came into payment, because under the scheme rules, death benefits were only payable to the spouse at the date of retirement. Had they married after that point, even after 30 years together, she wouldn't have been entitled to anything.' She adds: 'With pensions being brought into scope for inheritance tax, marriage could become an even more valuable tax planning tool. Using the spousal exemption, even if it's not the primary reason for getting married, can be highly effective.' Thinking about dying isn't an easy topic, says Medlicott. Her business, Investing Insiders, focuses on building wealth, but it still took time to sort out her own finances. 'It's always on the back burner – what happens if I die – it's a difficult one to get round to.' She adds: 'I felt a little bit resentful having to do it. I think it's ridiculous that you're forced into [getting married] on the back of being able to potentially save thousands of pounds. 'I feel it's ridiculous because marriage isn't for everyone. We've been together for 17 years, we have two children and we've been living together that whole time. How does that piece of paper make our situation any different?'
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Erysha Emyra supports mum Noniswara getting married again
16 May - Erysha Emyra has no qualms whatsoever with the idea of mum Noniswara remarrying, after more than a year of living a single life. The actress, whose stepfather Datuk Seri Dr Sheikh Nordin Sheikh Ahmad passed away in late 2023, said that she couldn't bear seeing her actress mother living a lonely life. "As a daughter, I will give her my blessings if she is to remarry. But it is all about fate. All I know is that mum doesn't have anyone special right now," she said. The "Cinta Untuk Sekali Lagi" star said that she knows that her mother is still saddened by the loss, and that the only thing she could do is lend her ear to her mum. Asked what kind of man that she would prefer for her mother, Erysha said, "If she is to marry, I hope it is with a man who sincerely wants to take care of her. That they can take care of each other to their old age." Noniswara and Dr Nordin were married since 2014. However, the two do not have any children together. Erysha is Noniswara's daughter from her first marriage. As for herself, Erysha, who was romantically linked to several co-stars like Hun Haqeem and Meerqeen, said that she would rather focus on her career as well as her family for the time being. "I am only 26. My career is just starting. I don't know when I will get married. Let's just wait and see," she said. (Photo Source: Erysha IG)
Daily Mail
11-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Finance expert reveals simple trick to avoid inheritance battles for divorcees who meet new partners later in life
Legal and financial experts have revealed how couples who meet and remarry later in life can avoid nasty inheritance battles. Americans 65 and older are increasingly getting remarried following the death of their spouse or a divorce, according to research from the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University. But those finding love in their golden age may need to work out how they would split their assets - including real estate and retirement accounts. They may also have disagreements over whose adult children inherits what. To avoid these issues, Lee Meadowcroft, of Skinner Law in Portland, Oregon, told the New York Times he advises couples to simply keep their bank accounts separate - though he noted that it is difficult to maintain separate accounts. 'Keeping everything separate seems to work the best, but it's a rare couple who can actually do that for a long time,' Meadowcroft admitted. 'Although there are ways of protecting finances and keeping things very clear, practically, those things fall apart.' In those cases, Meadowcroft suggested it may be better for older couples to simply stay together but not remarry. 'It can get so messy and it can cause so many problems,' he said. Michael Fiffik, a managing partner at Fiffik Law Group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania agreed - noting that marriage triggers inheritance rules for certain retirement assets. If one spouse has a retirement account, for example, they may be required to name the other as a beneficiary. But if the spouse with the account wanted to bequeath the asset to someone else - say a child - he or she would have to get their new spouse to legally cede their right to it. For some widows and widowers, remarriage may also mean forfeiting pension or Social Security benefits. To avoid these issues, Meadowcroft recommended what one of his client couples, who were both in their 80s did and have a ceremonial marriage - but never actually obtain a marriage license. 'They said, in the eyes of God, they're married,' Meadowcroft recounted. 'The state's purpose for marriage doesn't have anything to do with that. It's simply who gets your stuff when you die.' But for those who do decide to remarry, experts recommend taking a number of precautions - including getting a prenuptial agreement, life insurance and putting assets in a trust. 'Having a prenup is important because it forces a conversation of what happens if this marriage ends because of death,' Ginger Skinner, a colleague of Meadowcroft's who works as a founder of an estate law practice in Portland, explained. She noted that the discussion in itself can bring to light assumptions or differences between spouses, even if it is uncomfortable. Life insurance, meanwhile, allows people to allocate assets intended to be inherited by spouses or children from previous relationships. And for those who have significant assets, trusts can protect their financial legacy.
