You must be at least 61 years and 9 months, and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at www.ssa.gov/retirement. Holiday shopping: We found the ...

Social Security has two disability benefit programs. Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a need-based program, designed to help disabled low-income individuals with limited resources, and Social ...

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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 ...

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This is a sponsored column by attorneys John Berry and Kimberly Berry of Berry & Berry, PLLC, an employment and labor law firm located in Northern Virginia that specializes in federal employee, ...

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Are you approaching retirement and wondering: Will my disability benefits change when I turn 65? If you’re eligible for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) and retirement benefits, you may ...

We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website www.SSA.gov offers a convenient way to apply online for benefits. Retirement or Spouse's Benefits – You must be ...