WASHINGTON -- The Social Security Administration is making it easier for Americans to get a determination on disability benefits. On Monday, the agency added several new medical conditions to its ...

Over 2.5 million people in the United States receive Social Security benefits, and more become eligible each year. If you are eligible for benefits, here’s what you need to know to apply. Before ...

WASHINGTON -- The Social Security Administration is again making changes to its policies on verifying the identity of applicants. According to CNN, the agency has decided to end a newly instituted ...

For many, the Social Security Disability process is intimidating, particularly in Greenville, South Carolina, where a growing ...

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 ...

Maurice DuBois is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and co-anchor of the "CBS Evening News" in New York, the flagship evening broadcast on CBS News. He brings more than three decades of experience to ...

Older Americans are filing for Social Security benefits at a record rate this year, a surge that could reflect growing anxiety about the stability of the retirement system amid cutbacks under the ...

Social Security benefits are a crucial part of financial planning for many Americans, but not everyone qualifies to receive them. Understanding the eligibility criteria is essential to avoid surprises ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. October's SSI ...

Social Security payments are delivered on the second, third and fourth Wednesdays of each month, depending on a worker’s birth date. New claims may be subject to processing delays. Payments for ...

The Social Security Administration has launched a redesigned homepage for beneficiaries to navigate on SSA.gov. The launch was announced on Monday as a way to make it easier for visitors to find the ...

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 ...