Will the United States default on debt soon? (plus help with pensions, cancer, and filing taxes).

A recent news report showed the U.S. could be defaulting on debt. Our financial advising panel discusses this and planning your life for a potential loss of a spouse. We'll also talk about cancer policy in our Medicare segment, owning a business as it relates to your estate, and filing married vs jointly.

Intro: 0:00

Financial Advisors: U.S. Debt Default - 0:25

Financial Advisors: Planning For Surviving Your Spouse - 8:36

Client Corner: Spouse Only Gets 50% Of Your Pension - 17:05

Medicare Advisor: What's A Cancer Policy? - 24:05

Eidelman Law Advisor: You Need To Factor Your Business Into Your Estate Plan - 33:56

CPA: Poison Pills For Filing Taxes Separately - 41:05

Credits: 46:50

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