Applying for spousal Social Security benefits in the United States is a process that requires careful attention to detail.

If you receive Social Security benefits, you probably know about the SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S tax form. Each January, the Social Security Administration (SSA) mails this document to help you report your ...

SSDI provides financial assistance to people who can’t work due to a disability, but your condition has to qualify. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

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. USA TODAY Shopping: Shop sales ...

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The psychological assessment can be a stressful part of your disability application, but with preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that less than 23% of ...

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