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 ...

A military officer lays wreaths at gravesites in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Dec. 13, 2024. (Elizabeth Fraser/Army) Veterans Affairs officials unveiled a major reorganization of ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Surviving spouses of war veterans have been wrongfully denied up to millions of dollars in government benefits over the past 12 years due to computer glitches that often resulted in ...

When a spouse dies, it’s not just the emotional toll that can shake a household. For many widows and widowers, the financial hit is equally devastating — and it often comes from a surprising place: ...

When a loved one passes away, the financial implications can be overwhelming. As a surviving spouse, you may be eligible for Social Security survivor benefits, which are based on your deceased ...

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 ...

Experiencing the loss of a spouse is an emotionally taxing event, and the financial decisions that follow, particularly regarding Social Security benefits, can add layers of complexity. For widows and ...

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 ...

NEW YORK -- Robina Asti, a 92-year-old transgender woman denied survivor benefits by the Social Security Administration after her husband’s death is asking the agency to reverse the decision. NEW YORK ...