Social Security disability benefits automatically convert to retirement benefits when a person reaches full retirement age.

The IRS has lots of tools it can use to collect back taxes — but is garnishing your disability benefits an option?

The Social Security Administration canceled contracts that allowed Maine parents to sign up newborns for Social Security numbers at the hospital. Then it uncanceled them.

By Jonathan Young Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be a complex and frustrating process, especially for those unfamiliar with ...

The Trump administration on Friday rescinded an order requiring Maine parents of newborns to visit a government office in person to obtain social security numbers for their infants, rather than ...

A record number of Americans are turning 65 each year through 2027. However, that’s not quite old enough to receive full Social Security benefits. In 1983, Congress passed a law gradually ...

Aliss Higham is a Newsweek reporter based in Glasgow, Scotland. Her focus is reporting on Social Security, other government benefits and personal finance. She has previously extensively covered U ...

Social Security ID rule changes start April 14. Find out what documents are accepted and who must verify their identity in ...

Disability insurance can be a perfect complement to life insurance to ensure you and your family are protected from unforeseen injuries or accidents. Learn more in our guide.

Advocates worry mistakes could affect vulnerable older Americans. The Department of Government Efficiency is sifting through $1.6 trillion worth of Social Security payments -- records that include ...

Robert Thorpe is a Newsweek reporter based in Massachusetts. His focus is reporting on personal finance topics, including banking, Social Security, investing and more. Robert joined Newsweek in ...