Almost 50 years ago, Lynn Caine wrote the seminal book on widowhood, entitled “Widow” (1974). It's about the problems and social situation widows face after the death of their husbands. It was a ...

For military widows and widowers, getting married again can be costly. Federal rules cut off benefits to widows and widowers who get remarried before the age of 55. Joining us now is Military Times ...

The death of a spouse is devastating at any age. While everyone experiences grief differently, the concerns of a young widow or widower often are different than those of someone older. Last September, ...

Here is a special message to all Social Security representatives reading this column. You are right when you tell customers that as a general rule, they cannot file for reduced benefits on one record ...

Financial planning for widows and widowers is a process of evaluating their current financial situation and developing a plan to ensure their future financial security. This process takes into account ...

The Widow/Widower Support Group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. for six consecutive Mondays. The sessions are free and open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a spouse. (L-R) Phyllis Norgard, the ...

In the hierarchy of loss, losing a spouse is second only to losing a child. The "healing process" is slow and erratic. There isn't a timeline, nor is there a quarantine period where wearing a mask is ...

Military widows and widowers can lose military benefits if they remarry before age 55. NPR's A Martinez talks to Military Times reporter Leo Shane III about attempts to end the remarriage penalty. For ...