If someone gets married before age 60, he or she likely can’t request survivor benefits on the previous deceased spouse’s ...

Pension plans often include spousal survivor benefits, which allow surviving spouses to receive part of the pension payments after the pension holder’s death. These benefits can play a key role in ...

Women often are paid less than men and live longer, so it's critical that they know their Social Security options to ensure ...

Congress is currently considering two Social Security bills that could expand survivor benefits and boost monthly checks.

If you qualify for a pension plan through your employer, you're generally offered at least two options upon retirement -- single life and joint-and-survivor. Single life pensions produce higher ...