If heartburn persists despite initial approaches, your doctor may recommend prescription-strength medications, such as: 1  Prescription-strength H-2-receptor blockers. 2  Prescription-strength proton pump inhibitors. 3  Medications to strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter.
A type of individual retirement account that allows a working spouse to contribute to a nonworking spouse's retirement savings.A spousal IRA creates an exception to the provision that an individual must have earned income to contribute to an IRA.The working spouse's income, however, must equal or exceed the total IRA contributions made on behalf of both spouses. spousal IRA creates an exception to the provision that an individual must have earned income to contribute to an IRA. The working spouse's income, however, must equal or exceed the total IRA contributions made on behalf of both spouses.
The contribution limits apply to each individual, so married couples may be able to contribute the contribution limit for both spouses. For example, in 2017, a married couple, both of whom are over age 50, may contribute a total of $13,000 ($6,500 each, if there is enough earned income to support this level of contribution). Note: You may continue to fund your IRA for 2016 through April 18, 2017.