Recent Blog Posts
How Will Hiring Freeze Affect Veteran Care?
Since President Donald Trump officially stepped in as president for a second term last month, he’s been going all out. He has been on a roll, signing one bill after another in an effort to make changes to laws and government programs. On Day 1 of Trump’s presidency, he ordered a government-wide hiring freeze… Read More »
What’s Going On With Social Security Disability Delays?
Since President Donald Trump took office for his second term, there has been a lot of concern about government programs such as Social Security. Trump has been working with Tesla founder Elon Musk to reduce federal spending through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Trump has been laying off workers from various government agencies,… Read More »
VA Failing Veterans When It Comes To Mental Health
Being a veteran comes with honor but it also comes with issues such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorders, and even thoughts of suicide. Dealing with the fallout of war is a huge struggle that can greatly affect one’s mental health. More should be done to protect veterans and help them ease into civilian… Read More »
VA Layoffs: Are Veterans Affected?
President Donald Trump has been in office for just over a month now and he’s already caused a lot of chaos. He recently ordered layoffs to the federal government, affecting many agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA has laid off more than 1,000 new employees, sparking concerns that there… Read More »
SSDI Delays: Best And Worst States
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments are intended to be distributed equitably based on eligibility. However, it appears as though some SSDI recipients have an easier time getting their benefits than others based on location. That’s right — where you live can play a major role in how quickly your application is processed. According… Read More »
What Is The ABLE Act?
December 19 marked the 10th year of the ABLE Act. The Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law as part of the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014. It allows those with disabilities to open a tax-free savings and investment account. Investment growth under the ABLE Act… Read More »
Attacks On Service Workers
Working in customer service is not for the faint of heart. Retail clerks and fast food workers are fearing for their lives as attacks on service workers rise. And we’re not talking about verbal attacks. Yelling, screaming, and cursing at workers is nothing new for customers. Now they’re getting even more aggressive and resorting… Read More »
What Is The VA Disability 70/40 Rule?
Being disabled is rough. Getting disability benefits is even tougher. There are so many rules involved. You would think that being a veteran would make the process easier, but this is rarely the case. There is the VA Disability 70/40 Rule, which can be helpful to disabled veterans. It refers to a concept from… Read More »
Dangers Of Microstress In The Workplace
We all know about stress. Stress manifests in many ways, making you feel exhausted, anxious, uncertain, and even depressed. But what about microstress? What is it and how does it affect you? Microstress refers to small, often unnoticed stresses that accumulate throughout daily life. Unlike major life stressors such as job loss or significant… Read More »
Insurer, Contractors Allege Fake Construction Accidents
Whenever there are insurance or government payments or benefits involved, there are bound to be misinformation, lies, and scams. This is common with workers’ compensation. Many employees claim to be injured at work in order to get paid time off work. A huge fraud scheme of this nature happened in New York. A construction… Read More »