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Social Security survivors benefits can be an important source of financial stability after your partner passes away.

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 ...

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My wife, 74, began receiving survivor benefits at age 60 from her deceased husband. We married a little over four years later. How can she find out whether her own benefit would be higher and, if so, ...

Social Security spousal benefits are a common source of confusion. Nationwide Retirement Institute's 2025 Social Security Survey revealed the following: 30% of adults incorrectly marked this statement ...