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 ...

Many retirees approaching retirement age or facing difficult circumstances (such as the loss of a spouse or a severe disability) rely on Social Security benefits as a vital safety net. However, the ...

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 ...

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, ...

Short-term disability is a type of government-run insurance or employer benefit that gives you income replacement for a temporary period when you are unable to work due to a covered illness, injury, ...

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 ...

Disability Attorney Marc Whitehead discusses common culprits that can trigger higher taxes for those who receive Social ...