The time after losing a spouse can be one of the most stressful periods of your life. It helps to know what you can expect ...

Losing a spouse can raise urgent financial questions. Federal survivor benefits may provide support, but eligibility and ...

If you're divorced, you may be wondering whether or not you can collect your ex's Social Security when they die. Here's ...

'My ex-husband passed away four years ago. We were married for 20 years.' "Is there any way I can claim some of his benefits other than the death benefits?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Help Me ...

Social Security primarily provides income to retirees. But the program also offers benefits to some people who may have never worked or still be employed. We’re talking about the survivors of Social ...

Every couple of years, I like to cover a topic that confuses almost everyone. That confusion comes at a time when they have so many other things on their minds. I’m talking about handling the Social ...

A guaranteed death benefit ensures that the beneficiary receives funds if the annuitant passes before annuity payouts start, ...

Many people receiving or applying for disability benefits assume that any financial change, such as receiving an inheritance, will automatically jeopardize their benefits. According to Pekas Smith, ...