Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, each year. The purpose of COLAs is to help ...

For individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the prospect of re-entering the workforce often comes ...

It has been my custom for most of the past 28 years to write a year-end column summarizing the Social Security updates ...

In 2025, you begin losing $1 in benefits for every $2 above $23,400 if you won't reach your full retirement age for the whole ...

If you live with a disability, you can receive either SSI or SSDI, though these benefit programs have slightly different qualification criteria. If you’re on SSDI, you can also be eligible for ...

In 2025, a single Social Security work credit is worth $1,810. In 2026, the value of a work credit is rising to $1,890. This ...

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program plays a critical role in supporting individuals with disabilities by providing financial assistance. For many, these payments are a vital source ...

*The Social Security Administration (SSA) has introduced a new income cap for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients, effective now. If your monthly earnings exceed $1,620, you risk ...

Applying for disability benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when mental health conditions are making it hard to hold down steady work. Many people wonder not only how to apply for Social ...

Medicare does consider Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) as income. This means that under certain circumstances, it may affect a person’s monthly premiums. Generally, people who receive SSDI ...

SSI and SSDI are Social Security benefits for people with disabilities based on different eligibility requirements. SSDI recipients also qualify for Medicare, while SSI recipients may qualify for ...