Survivor benefits are currently paid to around 5.8 million Americans nationwide, with nearly 4 million of those being ...

When a military member is preparing to retire from active duty or from the reserves there are big decisions to make regarding retirement pension and survivor benefits. One option service members may ...

When an ex-spouse dies, the emotional fallout often collides with practical questions about money, especially if retirement ...

Social Security survivor benefits have different rules than spousal benefits, and both work differently from the retirement benefit people earn on their own work record.

The deadline to enroll in the military's Survivor Benefit Plan during this year's open season has just shortened -- dramatically. Congress authorized the open season for military veterans to buy into ...

Military families getting ready to retire after 20-plus years have a lot on their plate as they transition to civilian life. What's up next on the career front? Where will they land location-wise? How ...