Spousal benefits are available to current spouses and some ex-spouses of qualifying workers. Claiming early can reduce your spousal benefit by up to 35%. You'll only get a spousal benefit if it's ...

The entire application process can actually be made that much easier with help from a Social Security Disability lawyer, such as those found at the office of Berger and Green.

Dear Liz: I’m 59. In 8 years, I will qualify for an average Social Security income. I have no retirement saved and am not a homeowner but I have been blessed with a modest inheritance. What financial ...

The Social Security Administration announced a major operational shift on Thursday that will fundamentally change how ...

The maximum Social Security check has never looked better than it does in 2026. The richest beneficiaries are now taking home $5,251 per month, or more than $63,000 per year. And their checks will ...

The Social Security Administration looks at your 35 highest-earning years of income when calculating your benefit. You must pay the maximum amount in Social Security taxes to claim the largest ...

The thought of receiving Social Security benefits one day used to be exciting, but now that you're almost ready to apply, it may be feeling confusing or a bit anxiety-provoking. This is especially ...