Social Security Law
ADHD & Your Disability Benefits
Social Security depends on medications and schooling records greatly when it comes to ADHD disability cases. Social Security disability circumstances submitted based on ADHD can be incredibly challenging to win, but it is not impossible. Parents who are persuaded their children are disabled as a result of ADHD should keep a number of things in mind…
Read MoreWhy Employees Need To Be Prepared For Phishing Schemes
You may have the belief that employers have a responsibility to protect their employee’s information from phishing. But do employees need to take ownership in preventing attacks as well? Before that question is answered let’s clarify what a phishing attack is. Phishing for The Prize Phishing is a fraudulent technique scammers posing as credible sources…
Read MoreDo You Know The 6 Secrets To Retire By 50?
Does it seem like the likelihood of retiring early is an unattainable dream? Well, think again it’s not a completely unrealistic goals to retire by age 50. Of course, it won’t be an easy task and requires intentional planning and immediate action. Here are seven guidelines to set you up for an early retirement. Save…
Read MoreWill Obama Make Illegal Immigrants Eligible For Social Security Benefits?
Currently illegal immigrants aren’t eligible for federal benefits because, well, they are violating federal law. Despite their unlawful status they may be provided rewarded with benefits like Social Security Benefits. President Obama is using Solicitor General Donald Verrilli to convey this message to the Supreme Court. Verilli labels the action President Obama is taking as “prosecutorial…
Read MoreComplete Guide to Inheritance & Social Security Benefits
The world of social security benefits can be bewildering. There are multiple programs, with multiple acronyms. Even with the recent efforts by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide more accessible information, the layman can start to feel like a rat trapped in a maze. The following are some basics on social security benefits and…
Read MoreHow To Benefit From SSDI & Worker's Compensation
Some workers who have work-related injuries or illnesses qualify for Social Security disability benefits and workers’ compensation benefits; but do they receive both benefits as the same time? A worker can receive both benefits, but they won’t receive the full amount. The combined amount received can’t exceed 80% of the amount they made while working.…
Read MoreYou’ve Paid Social Security Tax, But Where Does It Go?
Remember getting your first paycheck with the anticipation of how much you will receive until you see all the taxes taken out of your check? As Americans we pay 12.4% of the first $118,000 earned to Social Security. When you are employed you and your employer each pay half, but contractors pay the full tax…
Read More5 Of The Biggest Myths About Social Security
The social security system is very intricate and can lead to misinterpretations. For this reason, there can be some common beliefs that are fallacies. Here are the four myths most people believe to be true and are not. Myth 1: Collect Benefits Early If you opt to take your benefits between 62 and full retirement age they…
Read MoreNew Social Security Rules You Can Benefit From
There were a couple of loopholes to get pay raises through social security; however, that will all change May 1st. On Nov. 2, 2015 the Bipartisan Budget Act was signed which suspended the File and Suspend and Restricted Application for anyone between 62 and 66. The extra benefits are over for those who knew how to take advantage of…
Read MoreHow to Get Benefits for Your Disabled Child
Having a child with disabilities brings an added number of responsibilities onto a parent. Anything that can relieve you as a parent whether that is financial or emotional support should be taken advantage of. The government has made SSI and SSDI resources available to support you and your adult disabled child. Here’s what you need to know to get…
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