Social Security Disability Insurance can be a lifeline for people who cannot work due to health complications. Here's what ...

And, if you aren't planning on working while collecting, it's even more critical to make sure you can live off the Social Security and distributions from your 401 (k) or other retirement accounts at a ...

This is my second time writing to you. It seems my previous plans to retire and move to the Philippines with my wife have been destroyed and I am now medically disabled/retired and can’t work. This ...

The Social Security Administration, marred by delays during a federal government shutdown, announced on Friday a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, above estimates from advocacy groups as ...

Three-quarters of American workers fear that promised Social Security benefits won’t be there when they retire, a new survey finds. Generations of workers have fretted about the future of Social ...

Republicans’ hostility to Social Security in general has been well-documented over the years. Less widely recognized is their antagonism for one component of the program: disability coverage. As a ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains a consistent payment schedule, crucial for the financial well-being of millions. For October 2025, a pivotal date is Wednesday, October 22. On this ...

Even with a U.S. government shutdown beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 74 million Americans who collect Social Security will continue receiving their monthly checks, although some services could be ...

Will the government shutdown affect Social Security payments this month? On Oct. 1, the federal government shut down as lawmakers failed to reach an agreement over funding, causing some services to ...

Week two of the government shutdown has ended, and officials warn the closure may be the longest in history." The shutdown began Oct. 1, halting government services including those offered by the ...

Will the government shutdown affect Social Security payments this month? On Oct. 1, the federal government shut down as lawmakers failed to reach an agreement over funding, causing some services to ...

Dear Rusty: I hope you can answer this question. I’m currently receiving Social Security disability benefits, and I will be turning 65 in February 2026. I’m confused as to how Social Security ...