When combined, the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) can offer a steady stream of monthly income to survivors of active-duty military deaths.

Even military families often don’t know what benefits are available to the surviving family of an active-duty service member.

Understanding Social Security survivor benefits is crucial for widows, as claiming early can reduce payments; strategic planning ensures financial stability.

According to ABC13, the City of Houston made early retirement buyout offers to about 3,000 workers as a cost-saving measure amid a projected budget shortfall. The city told the outlet that about 1,000 ...

When a parent passes away, one of the biggest financial questions families face is whether their children can receive any of their parent's pension benefits. Unlike life insurance or retirement ...

As fall settles in and the countdown to the holidays begins, more federal and provincial benefit cheques are set to roll out, providing eligible Canadians with some financial relief. Here are the ...

The lawsuit claimed Duke had used an outdated methodology to calculate retirement payments, resulting in a loss of millions of dollars to over 700 retired Duke employees and directly violating the ...

Starting this month of September Social Security System pensioners will start receiving increased pensions with the implementation of the Pension Ref ...

Determining how Social Security will impact your future finances is an important component of retirement preparation, and Gregory Ricks& Associates encourages individuals to stay informed of their ...

Women face many unique Social Security challenges. Explore expert strategies to boost retirement benefits, delay claims, invest wisely and avoid costly errors.

Social Security allows a lower-earning spouse to claim benefits on a higher-earning spouse's work record. Spousal benefits are still available after a marriage lasting at least 10 years. If you're ...