It is easy to assume that similar sounding acronyms are actually referring to the same government program, but this is not always the case. SSDI and SSI would definitely fall into this category, and … [Read more...] about Key Distinctions Between SSDI and SSI
The acronyms that are used to describe government programs can be confusing because they are similar. With this in mind, we will provide an explanation of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social … [Read more...] about Is There a Difference Between SSI and SSDI?
There are more than 8 million Americans over the age of 65 who are disabled and rely on Social Security for survival. That number is on the rise, too. The program is now 43 years old and some say it’s … [Read more...] about Supplemental Security Income
Last month, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell told those attending a news conference that the Social Security disability program is nearly broke. While the long-term solvency … [Read more...] about Is the Social Security Disability Program Broke?
Did you know that there are more than 8 million Americans over the age of 65 who are disabled and rely on Social Security for survival? With baby boomers retiring every year, worries are that the … [Read more...] about The SSI Restoration Act
We’ve all heard how we should wait as long as we can before taking any Social Security benefits. The longer we wait, the more we receive in monthly payments. We also know that waiting until 70 is … [Read more...] about I Need Social Security Benefits Now
A lot of people saw their retirement plans go off-track during the economic downturn of 2007 and 2008. If this includes you and you have to make adjustments,working longer can be the solution. Some … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Delaying Retirement
The baby boomer generation is reaching the typical retirement age at the present time, with about 10,000 people applying for Social Security every day. The Social Security Administration expects this … [Read more...] about Some Baby Boomers Facing Rude Awakening
One of the reasons why so many people are unprepared for retirement is because of the fact that they are under the impression that Social Security will be sufficient to finance their retirement years. … [Read more...] about Social Security COLA Coming Soon
