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SSI: How high can my income be to still qualify for SSI?

Some people who are older or have a disability that prevents them from working helps them to qualify for SSI benefits. This is a federal program paid for by taxes. SSI is specifically for seniors ... more
SSDI: Applying for disability benefits

Millions of Americans look for disability benefits because they're unable to work. This can be in the form of SSI or SSDI, both geared toward Americans with disabilities. Reasons for seeking disability funding may vary, ... more
Social Security: SSDI and SSI explained

The Social Security Administration runs various programs including their Social Security Disability Insurance, SSDI, and Supplemental Security Income, SSI, programs. These programs are designed to give necessary funding to individuals with disabilities. The SSA outlines ... more
Social Security: How to make the payments worth more

Millions of Americans rely solely on Social Security when it's time for them to retire. This means they should make sure they get as much as they can. Social Security was designed to only cover ... more
SSI and SSDI differences explained

The Social Security Administration has various programs like SSI and Social Security, but it's important to know the differences. SSI and SSDI both provide disability benefits, but they have differences when it comes to the ... more
SSI: 2022 Payment schedule

Millions of Americans benefit from SSI and Social Security payments, and the Social Security Administration has released their 2022 payment schedule. The maximum SSI payment a person can get is $841. SSI payments go out ... more
SSI: What counts as income?

SSI, or supplementary security insurance, is a program through the Social Security Administration that pays individuals with a low income a monthly check. SSI amounts are decided by whatever income or assets you already have ... more
Social Security: How to replace your card online

Sometimes people end up losing their Social Security cards, which are needed for things like employment and proof of identity. While just knowing your number is enough in most cases, there are still times you ... more
Social Security: Working past age 62

People should start thinking about retirement as early as they can so they can be sure to collect the most in Social Security when they do retire. There are different factors that go into what ... more
Social Security: Starting your “My Social Security” online account

The Social Security Administration offers Americans an online service to help them manage their Social Security. This service will let you check any kind of Social Security business you may have with the SSA. This ... more
Social Security: How to change your name on your card

Sometimes there are events in life that cause people to change their names, and they need to be sure their Social Security cards match their legal name. This is important for things like employment, tax ... more
SSI: Do I qualify for SSI payments?

SSI, or Supplemental Security Income, is one of the many financial assistance programs offered through the Social Security Administration. The overall goal is to provide income to those who do not have enough to live ... more
SSI: When will I get my SSI check?

SSI, also known as Supplemental Security Income, will be sent this year with the additional 5.9% COLA increase. Those collecting SSI were actually the first to receive the larger checks. SSI recipients saw their first ... more
Social Security: Full retirement age change in 2022

This year Social Security saw a lot of new changes, including a new full retirement age. The FRA is now 67 for anyone turning 62 in the year 2022. You may start to receive your ... more
Social Security: How to fix payment errors

70 million Americans collect Social Security benefits, which means there will be the occasional mistake. There are options available for those who feel they were shorted on their check. Underpayment in Social Security The Social ... more
Social Security: $1,657 going out in 1 day

In just one day millions of Americans can expect a Social Security payment worth $1,657. This will be the first check with the 5.9% COLA increase in it for 2022. The increase began at the ... more
Social Security: What to do if yours is lost

It happens to the best of us, we lose our Social Security card. What do we do when that happens? The Social Security Administration has implemented an online system for requesting a lost card. Six ... more
Social Security: Get the maximum benefit worth $4,194

Millions of Social Security recipients are seeing bigger checks already since the COLA increase started. In 2022, the new monthly average for Social Security checks is $1,657. This means recipients are seeing around $92 more ... more
Social Security: Millions see $1,116 annual increase

COLA is now in full effect, and millions of Americans in programs under the Social Security Administration are seeing bigger benefits. The COLA increase was 5.9% more per month and started Jan. 1, 2022. Rapidly ... more