If you’re disabled but have a lot of money stashed away in savings and investments, should you apply for Social Security disability benefits? Let’s take an example: a 62-year-old man has been deemed ...

I often feel guilty if I write a column that essentially repeats information I’ve given in past columns. But readers often remind me that I shouldn’t worry about that. For example, today I got an ...

Many retirees approaching retirement age or facing difficult circumstances (such as the loss of a spouse or a severe disability) rely on Social Security benefits as a vital safety net. However, the ...

I often feel guilty if I write a column that essentially repeats information I've given in past columns. But readers often ...

You must be at least 61 years and 9 months, and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at www.ssa.gov/retirement. USA TODAY Shopping: Shop sales ...

Baby boomers (like me) aren’t just getting old. Some of us are also getting frail. I’m a pretty good example. After a lifetime of essentially good health (I was once honored for using the fewest sick ...

If you're a veteran receiving disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), one of the most important questions during tax season is whether those payments ...

I often feel guilty if I write a column that essentially repeats information I've given in past columns. But readers often remind me that I shouldn't worry about that. For example, today, I got an ...