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

Dear Help Me Retire, I have a question about collecting survivor benefits. My ex-spouse of 20 years recently passed away in ...

When combined, the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) can offer a steady stream of ...

For your clients, losing a family member can be a difficult time. Not only have they lost a loved one, they may have also lost a major contributor to the family’s income. This can present financial ...

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

Social Security benefits form a crucial part of retirement planning in the United States. Understanding how spousal and survivor benefits can enhance your income is essential. The Social Security ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

(NewsNation) — It can be emotionally and financially devastating to lose a loved one, but certain surviving family members may be able to get some financial relief thanks to Social Security. The ...

Widows and widowers are entitled to Social Security benefits based on their deceased spouses’ earning record as long as they meet certain criteria. Among these requirements involve their decision to ...

A federal judge in Florida this week dismissed a lawsuit brought by the widow of former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tom Browning ...