A long-term or terminal condition can be emotionally and financially draining. If your condition meets the Social Security Administration’s criteria for a disability, you may be eligible for SSD benefits.  However, it is not uncommon for a seemingly valid disability...

The Social Security Act (SSA) includes provisions for younger Americans who cannot work for various reasons.  Suppose you sustain debilitating injuries that result in a permanent disability. In that case, you may wonder if you qualify for Social Security benefits. If...

Most people associate dementia with old age. However, this is not entirely the case. Dementia is actually an umbrella term that describes disorders and conditions characterized by loss of central nervous function. Dementia is one of the leading causes of cognitive...

Many Americans apply for Social Security Disability benefits after developing a medical condition or suffering an injury that prevents them from working. These benefits can greatly help people sustain themselves and their families. However, applicants are often denied...

Qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits isn't easy. In fact, the process has a reputation for being incredibly difficult. Many qualified applicants have to appeal to get benefits, and some people never apply because they have heard rumors...

A lot of industries are struggling right now. Inflation, supply chain interruptions and problems with finding a steady labor force are causing all kinds of havoc, and a lot of businesses are scaling back or closing. You aren’t surprised, then, when you’re laid off or...

All working adults contribute to Social Security. Every time your employer pays you, they withhold part of your income for taxes, including contributions to Social Security. If you are self-employed, run your own business or work as a contractor, you will pay those...

You may be in a difficult financial position by the time you decide to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. It may have been months since you worked, or you could have thousands of dollars in medical bills that you have no way to pay. ...

Many individuals who have a disabling injury that affects their ability to work find themselves forced to file for either Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to support themselves -- or both. Ultimately, when you file your...