Getting approved for Social Security disability benefits takes more than just a diagnosis, it takes time, evidence and persistence. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), an average of ...

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 ...

The Social Security Administration has added 13 new diseases and conditions to its list of disabilities, which earn those suffering serious medical issues a faster benefits application process. Those ...

When you’re living with lupus, it can impact all aspects of your daily life, including your ability to work and finances. For many, lupus symptoms like fatigue and pain can make it very difficult — or ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it added 13 conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, which speeds up the disability application process 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 ...

The "Compassionate Allowances" list speeds up the process to apply for disability for people with certain diseases and medical conditions. The Social Security Administration said on Monday it wants to ...

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 ...

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 ...