When combined, the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) can offer a steady stream of ...

Even military families often don’t know what benefits are available to the surviving family of an active-duty service member.

When a military member is preparing to retire from active duty or from the reserves there are big decisions to make regarding retirement pension and survivor benefits. One option service members may ...

Social Security isn't just for retirement; it also provides crucial support to families of deceased workers. Learn who qualifies for survivor benefits and how they work to ensure financial stability ...

The failure to reach a budget agreement will shut down much of the federal government on Wednesday, but that won’t stop the ...