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OpenBook briefing: How to avoid the ‘widow tax’ and other financial headaches if your spouse dies. What it means for equities, FX and crypto traders.

OpenBook market desk: A surviving spouse is sometimes left with less income and a higher tax bill. These tax-saving strategies can soften the impact.

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