A widow who said her household income dropped by three-quarters after the sudden death of her husband has called for better ...

Caroline Booth started a petition to government to call for better financial support for bereaved families A widow who said ...

I've been saving up questions I've gotten from readers about benefits for spouses. It's an issue I've covered a hundred times ...

Thinking about retiring overseas and worried about survivor benefits? Learn how Social Security works for spouses living abroad, including key rules, country restrictions and the five-year residency ...

The bill refunds the realty transfer tax to the rightful homeowner instead of the thief who has been convicted of stealing the property.

Tax bills are on the increase. ONS statistics tell us the numbers marrying, or entering civil partnerships, is in long term ...

The more significant reform, however, was that for the first time, a widow with children would receive the statutory legacy and half the estate outright, as opposed to being held in trust. Furthermore ...

Every couple of years, I like to cover a topic that confuses almost everyone. And that confusion comes at a time when they have so many other things on their minds. I'm talking about handling the ...

You might qualify for more than you think.

More than 95% of eligible widowed spouses of veterans opt not to remarry to avoid losing their dependency compensation.

Q: My husband died several months ago. I’m 64. I’m getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits. His Social Security check was more than mine, so I think I am due widow’s ...

After a spouse’s death, you income may decrease and taxation can change. Learn how to protect your retirement and plan for long-term stability.