The foundation survey found that 35.6 percent of employers have reacted very positively while 41.5 percent reacted somewhat positively to the DOMA ruling. Less than one-quarter have reacted negatively.
The U.S. Supreme Courts ruling striking down provisions of DOMA is undeniably a huge victory for same-sex couples. But it also raises lots of questions.
People should be prepared to spend approximately 30 percent of their income on health care expenses in retirement, 10 percent more than most people polled in a new survey anticipate spending.
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