Find out how much you can collect if you can no longer work due to medical problems, and whether disability pay is better than social security payments.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write on the intersection of disability and the U.S. workforce. Technology has opened new doors for Americans with disabilities, ...

Injuries or illness can strike at any age, but if you've worked for years, you may expect the government to help you. That's where Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) comes in. You'll want to ...

Working while collecting Social Security can affect your benefits if you aren't yet at full retirement age. The rules about this are changing in 2026. You can work more next year while still getting ...

Social Security recipients are allowed to earn money from a job. Beneficiaries who have not reached full retirement age are subject to an earnings test. Starting in 2026, Social Security recipients ...

When you think of retiring, you probably imagine sailing off into the sunset, relaxing on the golf course or the beach or puttering around your house with plenty of time to enjoy life. For many, ...

When you think of retiring, you probably imagine sailing off into the sunset, relaxing on the golf course or the beach, or puttering around your house with plenty of time to enjoy life. For many, ...