Learn more about Social Security spousal benefits and how these 13 things can help you work on a better retirement plan for ...

While choosing the right timing to apply for Social Security retirement benefits can be complicated, the actual process of applying is a lot more straightforward. You can apply for your monthly ...

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Benefits involves a detailed and structured process that can be difficult to navigate without a clear understanding of the necessary steps. The ...

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For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

For each year you hold off on claiming Social Security past your full retirement age, your benefits get an 8% boost. So if ...

The Social Security Administration penalizes you for every month you claim checks under your FRA. You lose 5/9 of 1% per ...

The Social Security Administration has added 13 new diseases and conditions to its list of disabilities, which earn those suffering serious medical issues a faster benefits application process. Those ...

Wondering what will happen to your Social Security checks during the government shutdown that began Oct. 1? Here's what you need to know.

A partial government shutdown began on Oct. 1, and Oregonians who receive Social Security benefits may wonder if their checks ...