Ask people who have lost a spouse what got them through the first twelve months, and you rarely hear about grand gestures.

If you've ever looked at your Social Security benefits and thought that they didn't seem like enough money, you could've been right. At least that's what a new report from the Office of the Inspector ...

A damning report from the Office of the Inspector General reveals that mistakes from the Social Security Administration (SSA) led to thousands of widows and widowers missing out on millions of dollars ...

Losing a spouse can change every part of your life and the road forward can often feel lonely.

Widows and widowers are entitled to Social Security benefits based on their deceased spouses’ earning record as long as they meet certain criteria. Among these requirements involve their decision to ...

When one spouse in a retired couple dies, Social Security does not simply keep sending two checks to one mailbox, and the ...

What can help widows cope? Sometimes we’re not sure ourselves. So I asked Carolyn Moor what she has learned in her many years talking to many widows. Moor is the founder of the Modern Widows Club, an ...

A new study suggests that the widowed do better with chronic pain than married people — or anyone else. more When I was widowed suddenly at age 46, it was the worst thing that had ever happened to me.

NJ Governor's letter honors 2026 MWC Legacy & Leadership Awardees Angelica Berrie and Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor When 1 ...