Social Security doesn’t just pay retirement benefits. The problem also pays benefits to widows and even children. It’s important to know how the program’s survivor benefits work if you’re eligible. If ...

Social Security retirement benefits get most of the focus, but the program's survivors benefits could be just as crucial for your future financial security if a family member passes away. These are ...

Veterans Affairs officials unveiled a major reorganization of survivors assistance programs Monday, including the establishment of an outreach team to help families of deceased veterans navigate the ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs office that handles benefits for widows, widowers and dependents of deceased veterans will shift from the VA's benefits administration to the secretary's office in a ...

Social Security will not be able to fully pay monthly benefits to tens of millions of retirees and people with disabilities in 2034 if lawmakers don’t act to address the program’s pending shortfall, ...

Survivors benefits are available to qualifying family members of deceased workers and retirees, including spouses, ex-spouses, and dependent children and parents. Claiming age has a significant effect ...