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 ...

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The Trump administration wants to cut back disability benefits for low-income and older Americans by up to 20%, a move that ...

Someone born in 2000 has about a 1 in 4 chance of becoming disabled before they reach their full retirement age of 67. For a worker who becomes disabled during their working years, Social Security ...

You must be at least 61 years and 9 months, and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at www.ssa.gov/retirement. USA TODAY Shopping: Shop sales ...

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 ...

COVID survivors who are unable to work because of lasting effects from the virus should consider applying for disability benefits, though this can be a difficult road, says Barbara Comerford, founder ...

The administration argues it’s modernization, advocates say it could leave millions of older Americans struggling ...

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We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website www.SSA.gov offers a convenient way to apply online for benefits. Retirement or Spouse's Benefits – You must be ...