But amid that grief, the surviving spouse is often left making high-stakes financial decisions at the worst possible time.

Losing a spouse is an emotionally jarring experience, often leaving the surviving partner adrift in a sea of grief and ...

Losing a spouse is one of the most profound losses anyone can experience, but when the marriage was unhappy, grief can feel even more complicated. Instead of a straightforward mourning process, you ...

Losing a spouse is emotionally shattering, and the financial fallout can quietly compound that grief for years. I focus here on five specific money mistakes that can devastate a surviving spouse, ...

“Every widow wakes one morning, perhaps after years of pure and unwavering grieving, to realize she slept a good night's sleep, and will be able to eat breakfast, and doesn't hear her husband's ghost ...

A unique study, led by Monash University, has found that when a woman’s or man’s spouse dies, their loneliness and grief persist regardless of whether they are isolated or supported socially, are self ...

When a loved one dies, it can feel like you’re alone. Few people understand how painful and isolating your grief can be. But that doesn’t mean you have to suffer by yourself. At GriefShare, you’ll ...

David Begnaud is a CBS News contributor and previously served as the lead national correspondent for "CBS Mornings," based in New York City. Analisa Novak is a content producer for CBS News and the ...

Most importantly, make a plan.