When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce, it's understandable to be drawn to the idea of claiming those ...

It's convenient and easy to apply online for your Social Security benefits. Open a secure my Social Security account and take ...

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 ...

The Social Security Administration calculates what's known as your primary insurance amount (PIA) first. This is the benefit ...

As stated before, you are eligible to apply for Social Security retirement benefits when you are 61 and nine months. You can start collecting benefits as soon as you turn 62.

If you're divorced, you can often get Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's work record. Know the rules about when and how you can claim.

In this case, applying at 62 is better than taking on costly debt. You may receive a smaller lifetime benefit, but the trade ...

One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.

Authorized users won’t be responsible for any debt, but they may be left without a credit card account if the primary card ...

A new tax break aimed at seniors may lighten the load on retirees’ Social Security income, but it’s not as sweeping or ...

If you started getting SSDI before May 1997, you'd usually receive your payment on the third day of every month. Note that ...