These steps won't take long, and you'll be glad you took them.

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

It's a big decision, but if you've done these things, you're off to a great start.

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it added 13 conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, which speeds up the disability application process for ...

Timing can make a big difference when applying for Social Security benefits. While the application process is available year-round, certain days and times may lead to longer wait times, delayed ...

There are several important decisions to make about your Social Security benefits. You decide how many years you work and which jobs you work at. You also choose when you sign up. All these choices ...

The first round of December's disability payments will be dispersed Wednesday. Use your birthday to see when you'll get your ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work anymore. But I’ve read that getting ...

Applying for Social Security by phone can involve long wait times. If your account is flagged as a possible fraud risk, you may not be able to complete your application over the phone. Having all the ...