Latest "Survivor Benefit Plan" stories

2023 or bust: Now’s the time to revise your Survivor Benefit Plan

Military retirees have a once-in-a-generation chance to revise their Survivor Benefit Plan during the congressionally-authorized 2023 “SBP Open Season."

By Army Brig. Gen. ret. Michael Meese

9 days ago

Why you need to talk to your spouse about DoD death benefit before retiring

A few things you need to know about your DoD death benefit.

By Kirk Windmueller

16 months ago

Bid to end military ‘widows tax’ stalled despite congressional promises

Efforts to force the issue into the annual defense authorization bill debate were turned back over funding and procedural problems.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Will the military ‘widows tax’ disappear this year?

The issue costs about 65,000 surviving military spouses an average of $11,000 a year.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

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