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Understanding SSDI: Who Qualifies, How to Apply, and More

Claiming Social Security Disability Insurance won't be a huge hassle if you have the right information. In 2016, around 10.2 million Americans received disability benefits with the average monthly payme...

Social Security 2024: Major Changes Announced for Benefit Payments

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently announced significant changes to the Social Security benefit payments for 2024. These changes aim to improve payment accuracy and program integrity wh...

The Secret Benefits of TSP for Federal Employees

As federal employees and uniformed service members, it is crucial to be well-informed about the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - the backbone of the Federal Employees Retirement System since 1986. By grasping the key componen...

3 Lesser-Known Social Security Rules You Should Know

Social Security is an essential retirement plan in the United States that provides crucial income for retirees, spouses, survivors, disabled individuals, and even children. However, due to its sheer size and complexi...

Social Security's Untold Immigration Issue: Not Enough Immigration

Social Security is a topic that has been of great concern to retirees, primarily due to factors such as inflation and potential benefit cuts. However, a recent survey by the Nationwide Retirement Instit...

Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits: A Guide

Social Security benefits are a critical source of financial assistance for millions of Americans in retirement. The Social Security Administration uses a formula based on your lifetime earnings to determine your benefit amou...

Essential FAFSA Filing Tips for the 2024-25 Academic Year

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial step in securing financial assistance for college. However, the 2024-25 academic year has brought about significant changes and delays in the FAF...

Will Social Security Still Provide That Safety Net When It's Your Time to Collect?

The future of Social Security is a topic that's been hashed over for decades now, and still, many folks wonder about the "security" of these benefits. It is seen as the largest fe...

What to Expect: Significant Social Security Changes for 2023

Social Security is a critical program that provides financial stability and support to millions of Americans. As we enter 2023, several significant changes have been implemented to the Social Security system, affe...