Social Security

SSDI approval under Social Security

To be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you must have worked in jobs covered by Social Security and have a medical condition that meets Social Security’s strict definition of disability. The application process can be long and…

A record year for Social Security

More Americans are filing for their Social Security benefits this year, according to an analysis by the Urban Institute. There are several factors, including the silver tsunami of retiring baby boomers, anxiety about the direction of the economy, changes to…

Another 2026 COLA prediction

With the start of the summer season, many financial experts are reviewing the inflation data to make an early prediction on the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. But, the only months that factor into the COLA calculation are those in…

Only the complex cases remain

The Social Security Administration has completed 87 percent of adjustments and retroactive payments to beneficiaries who were affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset before the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. The remaining beneficiaries with…

How prioritizing Social Security Fairness Act claims affects other claims

According to Social Security employees at several processing centers, because officials at Social Security have prioritized the remaining 900,000 complicated cases resulting from the Social Security Fairness Act, those claims are now at the top of their work list, causing…

Garnishment of benefits are on hold

In yesterday’s headline article: “Are you at risk of a smaller benefit due to defaulted student loan?” the U.S. Department of Education announced it would begin to garnish Social Security benefits on those individuals who have defaulted on their student…

The disadvantages of claiming at 62

You can start receiving your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. However, you are entitled to full benefits only when you reach your full retirement age.  There are advantages and disadvantages to taking your benefits before your…

Stop pretending that nothing is happening to Social Security

How important is Social Security to the American seniors? According to a recent survey from The Senior Citizens League, “67 percent of seniors said they rely on Social Security for more than half their income.”   Among Social Security beneficiaries age…

 Are you at risk of a smaller benefit due to defaulted student loan?

The U.S. Department of Education announced its Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will resume collections of its defaulted federal student loan portfolio in May. The Department has not collected loans in default status since March 2020.  Out of the…

What You Should Know About Social Security if Your Spouse Passes Away

The death of a spouse is among the most stressful life events. Losing a spouse can be devastating both emotionally and financially. You can depend on us during this difficult time. Can I get surviving spouse benefits? When your spouse…

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