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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 ...

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 at my job anymore, but I’ve read that getting ...

Q: Can you summarize who is eligible for disability benefits? A: Social Security Disability Insurance, often referred to by ...

Many federal employees may not realize they are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits. I recently spoke to a couple in their 70s about the husband’s upcoming retirement from federal service ...

The over 71 million Americans who receive Social Security payments will do so on schedule. However, these payments may be significantly smaller beginning later in July. Here's what to know about this ...

A record number of Americans are turning 65 each year through 2027. However, that’s not quite old enough to receive full Social Security benefits. In 1983, Congress passed a law gradually raising the ...

Those who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive their July 2025 payment Tuesday, July 1. The Social Security Administration suggests that if you don't receive your payment on the ...

I am 66 and have been on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for decades after breaking my back. I read that even though the Social Security Retirement fund may go belly up in my lifetime, the ...