If someone gets married before age 60, he or she likely can’t request survivor benefits on the previous deceased spouse’s ...

WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – A bipartisan defense bill moving through Congress includes benefits that thousands of military families have been waiting for. The bill means more than 65,000 surviving military ...

How much Social Security income spouses receive depends on their claim age and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of their ...

Losing a spouse is already an overwhelming emotional experience, but the financial consequences can be equally devastating. One of the biggest surprises surviving spouses face is the "widow's penalty, ...

Learn how Social Security checks, survivor benefits, taxes, and work rules can change after a spouse dies so you're not ...

A Fort Myers widow is sharing her story to warn others about the unexpected challenges of applying for Social Security benefits. Michele Perez waited years to apply for new Social Security benefits, ...