Disability is something most people do not like to think about. But the chances that you will become disabled probably are greater than you realize. Studies show that a 20-year-old worker has a 3 in 10 chance of becoming disabled before reaching retirement age.  We offer an informational guide to Social Security Disability:

Social Security Disability Information Guide

We provide basic information on Social Security disability benefits and these articles are not intended to answer all questions. For specific information about ...

Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 34 and unable to take the medicine that could slow the disease, she lost her job as a secretary and applied for Social Security benefits in early 2009. Three months later, her claim was rejected for lack of medical proof.

“I just felt more overwhelmed,” said Young of Redford Township. After Young hired an attorney, her claim was approved in January — just before the savings she and her husband were living off of ran ...