When a veteran receiving disability compensation dies, the first change a surviving spouse notices is immediate. The monthly payment that helped carry the household stops. What m ...

The widow's penalty can reduce your Social Security income after a spouse dies. Learn how this works, why it happens, and ...

WASHINGTON (WLNS) – On Memorial Day, our nation honors military service members who have given their lives for our country. Families, friends, and communities pause to remember the many great ...

Q: I understand paying benefits to widows. But I don’t understand paying benefits to divorcees. A woman who is divorced is not a widow. She is an ex-wife. So why does she have a claim to her ...

When a loved one passes away, the financial implications can be overwhelming. As a surviving spouse, you may be eligible for Social Security survivor benefits, which are based on your deceased ...