After decades of dedicated service, the last thing you expect is for an injury to sideline you. Whether you have been laying bricks or operating heavy machinery, a workplace injury can have profound implications. And when pursuing Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, your age might play a bigger role than you think. That is…
A cancer diagnosis can be life-changing, not only physically and emotionally but also financially. For many individuals, undergoing treatment means time away from work, which can lead to a significant loss of income. Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can provide essential financial support for many people who are unable to work due to cancer….
When you start down the road of seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and keeping it for as long as you need it, you’ll see all kinds of acronyms – and learn what they stand for. One is RFC, which stands for residual functional capacity. This refers to what work-related activities a person can…
If you are considering planning for retirement, it’s important to evaluate your financial needs, savings goals and lifestyle expectations. You should understand how Social Security benefits will fit into your overall income strategy, factoring in when to claim them for maximum advantage. While there is no best time to claim your benefits, the amount…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is finally fixing a problem that it’s largely ignored for years. This could mean a lot fewer denials of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI). When the SSA evaluates an SSDI application or determines whether SSDI is to be continued, a major factor…