Spousal benefit questions are among the most frequently asked and confusing parts of Social Security. Understanding how these ...

(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 ...

Even if you've never worked, you could still qualify for spousal benefits. These benefits are generally available to those who are either married or divorced. Widows and widowers are sometimes ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jonathan I. Shenkman helps clients achieve their retirement goals. The death of a spouse is devastating. There is the obvious ...

Not much has been written about presidential spouses. This is a curious fact in light of the extremely important role that she or he plays on every college or university campus in America. But then ...

Divorce is rarely a straightforward experience. There's bound to be a flurry of emotions. In addition, there are practical issues to work through, like how marital belongings will be divided and where ...

The National Military Family Association's Meredith M. Smith and Kevin Hollinger of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the U.S. testify June 14 about a proposal to expand USERRA ...

HIPAA regulations strictly control access to a deceased spouse’s medical records, including those from Medicare. You can only access these records if you legally represent their estate or have ...