Takeaways One of the nation’s largest federal programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides benefits if you qualify as “insured.” This means you have worked and paid enough Social Security taxes into the system. Qualifying for SSDI
Takeaways Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate, behave, and interact with others. Public understanding of autism has evolved significantly in recent years, moving away from outdated
Takeaways The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced its plan to cease issuing paper checks for benefits payments as of this fall. The SSA indicated that it would require all recipients of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability
Takeaways Raising children takes a great deal of time, energy, and money. According to 2022 data, the average estimated cost of raising a child born in 2015 from birth to age 17 was more than $300,000.
Takeaways The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently been undergoing significant shifts, the effects of which still haven’t been fully realized. The changes include a drastic reduction in SSA personnel and a reversal on Biden-era overpayment rules. Meanwhile,
Takeaways Supplemental Security Income is a federal program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). It is designed to provide financial assistance to individuals with limited income and resources who are blind, disabled, or are
More and more companies are jettisoning traditional pensions in favor of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), 401(k)s, and other profit-sharing arrangements. Most of these plans allow an employee to shelter their retirement savings, tax-free, until retirement.
Imagine not being able to marry or even live with the person you love. The recently released documentary Patrice: The Movie, now available on Hulu, addresses the emotionally challenging conundrum of how marriage can affect disability
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that typically provides cash stipends to people who have paid into the Social Security system and who can’t work because of a disability. In some cases,
If you are planning to be a parent or are thinking of having more children, the scenario of having a child with a disability has probably crossed your mind. Disabilities can form before birth or
