Disability Resources & Guides

Caring for a family member with a disability can be difficult for many reasons. It is challenging to see your loved one struggle with the tasks of daily living, and the family caregiver might also suffer some financial consequences. The caregiver will likely see some out-of-pocket expenses related to the care, and they often have Read more…

If you lose your job through a layoff or some other situation that is not your fault, then you might be able to draw unemployment benefits. These benefits often help people to bridge the gap between losing their job and finding a new job. Unemployment benefits can help people pay their bills and even put Read more…

Living with a disability is tough enough, but many people with disabilities also find themselves in tough financial situations. Obtaining disability benefits from certain government programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) requires meeting a means test. In essence, if you have more than a couple thousand dollars saved up, then you will not meet the Read more…

People can become disabled at any age, and many young adults who receive disability benefits also have children to provide for. Having enough money for basic expenses can be difficult, but providing for a child as well can make things even tougher. Thankfully, your child might also qualify for Social Security benefits if you receive Read more…

Millions of Americans receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) each month, and many more submit new applications every day. Disability benefit recipients have medical conditions that prevent them from being able to work and perform meaningful, gainful activity. The Social Security Administration has strict rules about what types of conditions qualify for Read more…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects many people, making it difficult for them to concentrate and focus on tasks. ADHD affects people of all ages, from school-aged children to adults in the workplace. The inattention caused by this impairment can prevent children from doing well in school and adults from staying focused at work. With Read more…

Injuries are inevitable, but what happens if you become injured and you are unable to work until you recover? You might miss payments, get behind on bills, and do some real damage to your credit history. Thankfully, there are things that you can do to protect you and your family should an unfortunate injury occur. Read more…

Most people never stop to think about what would happen if they were unable to work for an extended period of time. However, that’s something that all of us should consider as a real possibility. In fact, the Social Security Administration states that 25% of all workers will become disabled before they reach full retirement Read more…

If your application for Social Security disability benefits gets denied, you might think you are out of luck. However, that is not the case! You can appeal the Social Security Administration’s decision, and you might be surprised to learn how many appeals are approved. Many applicants get denied on their first try, but they get Read more…

If you’ve worked for at least 10 years and paid Social Security taxes during that time, you can apply for Social Security retirement benefits at the age of 62 or older. Most people will have no problem receiving these benefits once they reach the age of retirement due to automatically meeting the retirement benefits requirements. Read more…