Suppose you are the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a servicemember who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness. In that case, ...

Defense officials provided more information Friday about how the ongoing government shutdown is affecting military quality-of-life and family programs. (Cpl. Alex Fairchild/Marine Corps) Funding for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. This article explains the many Social Security benefits ...

Military spouses have more academic and career assistance than ever before. The benefits have expanded over time in the past 25 years with more funding, wider access, and greater personalized support.

You’ve probably seen online fundraisers when there’s an active-duty death. They’re a lovely gesture, but the fact is that the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs offer a ...

You must be married to a qualifying worker for at least one year before you become eligible. Ex-spouses can qualify if they were married to the worker for 10-plus years and haven't remarried. You only ...

(NewsNation) — It can be emotionally and financially devastating to lose a loved one, but certain surviving family members may be able to get some financial relief thanks to Social Security. The ...

If you and your spouse are getting close to retirement, it's important to understand how Social Security really works for married couples. Knowing the rules can help you avoid costly money mistakes ...