The overall award rate for Social Security disability benefits was at a near-record low of 31 percent in 2023.

Don't unnecessarily delay or reduce your Social Security benefits because you don't know all the rules and requirements.

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...

This week, some Social Security beneficiaries will receive their final payments of 2025. Here's a peak into the 2026 changes ...

Your age at sign up will dictate the size of your Social Security benefit. Spouses can coordinate their claiming strategies ...

Find out the average Social Security benefit amount for 65-year-old Americans and how you can prioritize building your ...

All Social Security recipients can get one do-over in their lifetime. If you withdraw your application for benefits and repay ...

These three strategies will help you boost your benefit, whether you're already claiming or haven't signed up yet.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. This article explains the many Social Security benefits ...

Divorced spouses can claim up to 50% of an ex's Social Security benefits. Learn more about the requirements for age, marriage duration, divorce period, and filing tips.

Nine states still tax Social Security benefits in 2025. Rules vary by age and income. Colorado, Connecticut, and Minnesota ...