Protect Yourself From Social Security Scams
Social Security scams are one the of most common, next to phone, email phishing, and unemployment benefit scams. Younger people and seniors are more susceptible of falling for someone claiming to be from Social Security. And that’s not surprising considering more than 66 million Americans receive Social Security benefits.According to
Celebrating Disability Pride Month and the Americans with Disabilities Act
The month of July each year has become a Pride celebration. This year marks the 32nd year after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed on July 26th, 1990, prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities. Social Security works hard “every day to help improve the lives of [their] beneficiaries
VA Disability Pay in 2022 and 2023 Projections
Some Veterans are celebrating their monthly VA disability payout increase they have seen so far this year. The U.S Department of Veteran Affairs analyzes the rate at which is pays VA disability benefits each year. 2022 brought a 5.9% increase to Veterans based on economic changes in high inflation rates due
People with disabilities endure caregiver shortage effects
In the past couple of years, we have all seen various aspects of devastation that the COVID 19 pandemic has unearthed throughout the nation. So many businesses want to badly go back to pre-pandemic times but realizing some of the effects are here to stay and so we must adapt
What is the maximum social security disability payment you can get?
Over 70 million Americans rely on financial support from the Social Security Administration (SSA). More than 12 percent of people eligible for disability benefits will be receiving them because they are unable to work.Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is set by the federal government with state variations. Though, Social Security disability payments
How to Qualify For Student Loan Forgiveness If You Have A Disability
Since 1965, severely disabled individuals have been able to get their student loans forgiven. Service-related disabilities that Veterans develop allows them to have their student loans discharged. This proof must come from a doctor, The Social Security Administration (SSA) or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and then the student loan
Life Changes Can Boost Social Security Benefits Payments
Inflation these days has definitely been reflected in annual increases in benefits. This year alone, the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) jumped by 5.9% this year - bringing the average Social Security benefit to $1,657.Workers across the country feed the Social Security fund by way of their payroll taxes through the duration of work. What
Social Security Offices in Charleston, SC Are Opening Back Up
After nearly a two-year shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 1,200 Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices opened at the beginning of April. These offices help provide critical support with applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the benefit program for low-income, disabled
Reasons Your SS Check May Have Decreased
If you were surprised by a decrease in your monthly Social Security check this year, you may be wondering what changed.Though the Social Security Administration increased the amount many receive this year to account for inflation, some people are seeing a decrease in the amount they receive. 1. You Exceeded the
How to Choose the Age You Start Receiving Social Security Income
No matter your age, it's never too early to start thinking about and planning for your retirement. Whether you're planning for your retirement or helping your parents, this article will give you some information to help you decide when is the best time to retire. Many factors will affect when a