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 ...

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. SSI provides monthly payments ...

If you think you are eligible for Social Security benefits, you have every right to file a claim for those benefits. This is a message I've delivered before in this column. But recent emails tell me ...

Attorney David S. Bary looks over disability law with a colleague. Read full article: Filing for disability? Here’s what you need to know. A man works in a danger zone. (Life Of Pix, Life Of Pix via ...

Phoenix, AZ — Applying for disability benefits is a major step — and timing can make all the difference. Pekas Smith: Arizona Disability Attorneys, the state’s leading Social Security Disability firm, ...

I often feel guilty if I write a column that essentially repeats information I’ve given in past columns. But readers often remind me that I shouldn’t worry about that. For example, today I got an ...

Some individuals with back pain may be eligible for a range of disability benefits. The eligibility requirements for these benefits may vary by state and depend on the cause of a person’s back pain.

Social Security isn't simple. Learn the key claiming strategies—spousal, survivor, disability, and more—to maximize your ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...