If you’re a freelancer or entrepreneur, or thinking about becoming one, it’s vital to protect yourself and your business. Here are the top disability insurance providers for self-employed workers: ...

In March 2025, Public Investigator reported on a Wisconsin man who paid into Social Security for years but after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis was unable to get disability benefits. Due to a ...

If you're married or divorced, you could be entitled to extra Social Security benefits. The average spouse collects nearly $1,000 per month in spousal benefits. There are several requirements you'll ...

Generally, you’re eligible for Medicare when you turn 65 years old. But you can also get Medicare earlier if you’ve been receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for a period of 2 years.

Officials are considering eliminating age as a factor Social Security disability payments or raising the threshold to age 60, sources said.

In many cases, a retiree's spouse can qualify for Social Security benefits simply because their partner does. Spouses can qualify for up to one-half of a retiree's benefits at their full retirement ...