December will see two SSI checks due to the New Year's holiday. Here's when you'll get your disability payments this month.

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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. Holiday shopping: We found the ...

Social security benefits can act as a financial safety net for both individuals and families. The payments provide cushions for people who are retired or disabled and ensure they can still support ...

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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 ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

SSI is a federal welfare program that really has nothing to do with Social Security, other than the fact that it is managed by the Social Security Administration. Juanmonino / Getty Images I can tell ...

For most Americans, Social Security isn't just a government program. It's a vital financial lifeline that they rely on heavily during retirement. Nearly 68 million people receive Social Security ...