A new bill in Congress, the SWIFT Act, aims to increase Social Security survivor benefits for widows, widowers, and surviving ...

Every single day, I get emails from women wondering if they are missing out on some kind of Social Security benefits. These are almost always women in their late 60s or even in their 70s and 80s. They ...

I am going to share an email exchange I had with a reader that went on for the past couple of months. This woman’s Social Security saga could be a lesson for other readers. It started a few months ago ...

Many widows and widowers may miss important Social Security rules that impact their income. Discover key mistakes to avoid and ways to maximize survivor benefits.

Talking to a SSA representative in person is designed to help you make sure you understand your options and make the best choice you can about when to start your widow’s benefits. Frazao Studio Latino ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A local family was able to get a veteran's widow, who has dementia, nearly $20,000 in spousal benefits from the Veterans Administration with help from the ABC7 I-Team. Many veterans ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON DC (NEXSTAR) – Thousands of Americans whose spouse sacrificed their lives for our country are suffering another loss – their full survivor benefits. “Why would we be taking something away ...