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 condition that doesn’t allow me to work anymore. But I’ve read that getting ...

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 ...

If you find yourself in the position of being ‘disabled’ in some way, it can be an incredibly trying and difficult period. For starters, such a classification comes with an inherent internal struggle, ...

Applying for disability benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when mental health conditions are making it hard to hold down steady work. Many people wonder not only how to apply for Social ...

For millions of Americans living with disabilities, applying for benefits can already be a lengthy and stressful process. Now ...

More than 7,100 Social Security Administration jobs have disappeared, marking the largest workforce reduction in agency ...

SSI and SSDI are Social Security benefits for people with disabilities based on different eligibility requirements. SSDI recipients also qualify for Medicare, while SSI recipients may qualify for ...

If you live with a disability, you can receive either SSI or SSDI, though these benefit programs have slightly different qualification criteria. If you’re on SSDI, you can also be eligible for ...

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 ...

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Pekas Smith, an Arizona disability law firm, has published guidance on how ...