More than 95% of eligible widowed spouses of veterans opt not to remarry to avoid losing their dependency compensation.

(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 ...

After a spouse’s death, you income may decrease and taxation can change. Learn how to protect your retirement and plan for long-term stability.

Workers and spouses become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits at age 62, but widow(er)s are eligible for survivors' benefits at age 60. Survivors' benefits let widow(er)s inherit their ...

But amid that grief, the surviving spouse is often left making high-stakes financial decisions at the worst possible time.

Dear Liz: I believe you provided bad information to the woman inquiring about Social Security spousal benefits for her husband. You suggested to her that since she was the higher income spouse, that ...

Feb. 19—The widow of a mechanic killed in a 2016 workplace accident in Winchester is entitled to receive workers' compensation death benefits, New Hampshire's highest court has ruled. The state ...

To better understand their potential benefits and financial risks in retirement, both spouses should be aware of some ...