The payment includes benefits for retired workers, individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and ...

Almost every year since the Social Security Act was passed in 1935, there have been amendments to that original law.

Many Americans expect to work well into older age, yet a large share end up leaving the workforce earlier than planned, often because of unexpected health problems. For those who can no longer work, ...

This social safety net also stretches to support another group of people: those struggling with mental or physical disabilities. And while the bar for receiving benefits from the Social Security ...

More than 8 million Americans get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, but for many recipients the money isn’t nearly enough to cover their basic living expenses. The gap could grow ...

The Social Security Administration is transforming customer service, including major improvements to online access, call ...

Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration is preparing a regulatory proposal that could represent the largest Social Security disability benefit cut in history. The expected changes would make it ...

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Many older Americans have a straightforward plan for affording retirement: Work longer, or never stop working at all. But in fact, about 40% of the employed population will quit their jobs earlier ...

Social Security benefits are rising again in 2026, but a new idea gaining traction in Washington could mean millions of ...