Choose your claiming age carefully and understand how this affects the size of your benefit. It's best to apply several months in advance of when you hope to claim. Gather your documents ahead of time so missing information doesn't derail your application.

The Social Security Administration has added 13 new diseases and conditions to its list of disabilities, which earn those suffering serious medical issues a faster benefits application process. Those applying for Social Security Disability Insurance or ...

The Social Security Administration has added 13 new diseases and conditions to its list of disabilities, which earn those suffering serious medical issues a faster benefits application process. Those applying for Social Security Disability Insurance or ...

The Social Security Administration penalizes you for every month you claim checks under your FRA. You lose 5/9 of 1% per month (6.67% per year) for up to 36 months. If you claim more than three years early, you'll lose 5/12 of 1% per month (5% per year) for each additional month of early claiming.