As of October 1, 2025, Congress has been unable to reach an agreement on funding. Therefore, until further notice, the federal government is officially shut down. So, what does this mean for Social Security? Not too much. Unlike other programs determined by the spending bills in Congress each year, funding

We just reminisced the first benefit check that was mailed out in January 1940, as we celebrated Social Security’s 90th birthday this August. The program continues to serve as the foundation of economic security for 70 million Americans. It still serves as the primary, or only source of income in retirement

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a lengthy and often nerve wrecking process. More often than not, Americans filing claims each year get denied on the first attempt. In fact  65% of Americans Nationwide are denied on their first application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or

2025 marks the 90th year for Social Security! August 14th to be exact. This anniversary is an extraordinary milestone for one of the most significant programs in American history. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed it into law in 1935 during the Great Depression. At the worst of the depression, one-third

The Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program is designed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to accelerate the application process of disability claims for individuals with severe medical conditions. These medical circumstances must meet the SSA’s definition of disability, which means they can’t work due to a severe medical condition that has lasted, or is

You may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) if you are hurt and the severity of your circumstance is preventing you from working for an extended period.It can be very overwhelming when applying for these Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Yet, it’s vital to

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) is a major tax reform package aimed at reducing the tax liability for the millions of older and disabled Americans who depend on Social Security. On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the bill that U.S. federal statute passed by the 119th United States Congress containing

This month marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Specifically,  July 26, is a landmark built on the foundation of the Civil Rights Act, was signed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various areas like education facilities, employment,

You may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) if you are injured and the severity of your condition is preventing you from working for an extended period. Social Security disability benefits have very strict guidelines and definitions criteria for disability.Applying for Social Security Disability

These days acquiring Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for chronic illnesses can be a complex and challenging process. If you can’t work anymore because you have been diagnosed with a chronic illness you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has specific criteria for determining