If you have recently lost a loved one, it can be difficult to consider financial benefits. That said, it’s important to know that Medicare itself does not offer survival benefits. Instead, you can get ...

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

Married, divorced and widowed workers with pensions from jobs not covered by Social Security have traditionally missed out on spousal benefits, including former-spouse and surviving spousal benefits — ...

Millions of Social Security beneficiaries could potentially increase their annual payments by up to $1,500 through strategic ...

There's nothing easy about losing someone you care about, regardless of their relationship to you. Not only do you count on the important people in your life for emotional support, but you may also ...

A military officer lays wreaths at gravesites in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Dec. 13, 2024. (Elizabeth Fraser/Army) Veterans Affairs officials unveiled a major reorganization of ...

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 ...

According to The Senior Citizens League, two-thirds of older Americans count on their monthly Social Security checks for at least half their income. That means when and how benefits are claimed can ...

When a spouse dies, it’s not just the emotional toll that can shake a household. For many widows and widowers, the financial hit is equally devastating — and it often comes from a surprising place: ...