There’s also a five-month elimination period before Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits begin. That means the clock starts ticking from the first full month after you become disabled, ...

There are three boxes you need to check before you apply. And you'll have to put in some real work to pull this off.

Nine American states continue to tax Social Security benefits. However, many offer exemptions or credits to ease the burden ...

In order to qualify for spousal benefits as a divorcee, you must have been married for at least 10 years and divorced for at ...

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment ...

Waiting until full retirement age ensures that you receive your monthly benefits without a reduction. Filing early, which you can do once you're 62, results in reduced monthly benefits. Delaying your ...

Costly claiming errors could quietly shrink your lifetime benefits—here’s what to avoid this year.

Social Security benefits can stop if you are not a U.S. citizen and are living abroad. Foreign individuals must meet SSA country lists, which depend on citizenship.

Social Security survivors benefits can be an important source of financial stability after your partner passes away.

In 2025, Social Security Administration employees were suddenly faced with a heavier workload. Here's how that can impact you when you need help.

You depend on Social Security for steady monthly income, so any talk of a sharp cut grabs your attention. You could see a ...

The Social Security OASI Trust Fund is on pace to be depleted in 2033, at which point an across-the-board benefit cut of 23% would happen automatically. The Social Security program could increase ...