Monthly Archives: July 2023
SSDI: How Much Will You Get?
You’ve recently become disabled and can’t work to support yourself. You’ve been in the workforce for about 30 years. You’re going to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to help pay bills. How much money can you expect to receive in monthly payments? There is no easy answer. Your monthly amount will depend… Read More »
Veterans Guaranteed COLA Next Year
Cost of living increases for Social Security recipients are automatically given every year. That is not the case for veterans though. However, lawmakers have made sure that veterans get the boost they need. In mid-May, House lawmakers finalized plans to guarantee a cost of living boost for veterans for next year. Legislation will be… Read More »
Will The VA Cut Disability Pay Based On Income?
The United States may be the biggest economy in the world, but it’s dealing with a huge deficit. As of the beginning of fiscal year 2023, the deficit has reached nearly $723 billion. That’s a huge amount of money. Of course, this number is alarming and we need to try to find ways to… Read More »
Dealing With Social Security Disability Overpayments
When it comes to government benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), some people just can’t win. They may wait many months for their benefits. And then once they start spending them, they may get a letter stating that they have been overpaid. The overpayment could be a few hundred dollars or even tens… Read More »