Social Security Overpayment Withholding Rate to Increase
- 11 Mar 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
An overpayment from Social Security is something which occurs from time. The overall majority of people receive the correct amount from the SSA. In fact, it is reported that fewer than 1% of payees ever receive an overpayment. Still, 1% when it is applied to many millions of...
Read MoreRetroactive Social Security Payments are Being Sent
- 07 Mar 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
1.1 million people with public pensions began receiving retroactive Social Security payments this month. The SSA announced that people with public pensions, ie., people like firefighters, police officers and teachers, began receiving payments due under the Social Security Fairness Act. Payments are expected to go through next month...
Read MoreLiving on SSD: Budgeting and Lifestyle Tips
- 24 Feb 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Social Security Disability benefits can be make all the difference to someone who is unable to make enough money to support themselves. Whether you’re on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the income is often modest, and stretching it to cover your needs takes...
Read MoreThe Hidden Challenges of Proving an Invisible Disability
- 19 Feb 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
There are many disabilities which are not visible to the naked eye. Many ailments are internal or or mental in nature but prevent the sufferer from working just the same. Invisible Physical Ailments People can spot a broken arm or mangled leg by using just their eyes. A...
Read MoreSocial Security Fairness Act Signed into Law
- 03 Feb 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
The Social Security Fairness Act is now law, a move celebrated as a victory for public employees nationwide. The Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), two laws that have long penalized public employees who have also received Social Security benefits from other jobs, are...
Read MoreWhat is the ABLE Act?
- 22 Jan 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Ten years ago, the ABLE act was signed into law. As you may have guessed, ABLE is an acronym which stands for Achieving a Better Life Experience. The actual full and legal name of the Act is the Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act....
Read MoreRevisiting Common Social Security Disability Myths
- 15 Jan 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
It’s a new year and what better time than to revisit some of the myths regarding Social Security Disability that we hear from time to time. #1 Myth – Benefits are Only for Those Who are Permanently Disabled This is simply not true. The program exists for people...
Read MoreChanges to Social Security Full Retirement Benefits Age
- 03 Jan 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
A person can begin to collect their Social Security retirement benefits starting at 62 years old. But if they want to full amount, they have to wait until they are 66 years old. This has been the case for many decades. However, there are some slight changes this...
Read MoreA Disability Attorney Will Not Drag Out Your Case
- 18 Dec 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
An attorney will usually specialize in one or two fields. This allows them to focus all of their attention on these kinds of cases hence they become very experienced and knowledgeable along the way. Each case is unique and even the way certain types of cases are handled...
Read MoreFinalizing a Divorce Mediation
- 10 Dec 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
After both parties have come to an agreement and settled upon terms it can be finalized. It is recommended that the agreement be reviewed by both party’s attorneys before this step. This ensures that the agreement is sound and that both parties understand it fully. Your mediator is...
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