Articles about Social Security

I Have Numbness in my Hands, What Should I do?

If you are experiencing numbness or tingling in your hands the first step you should take is contacting your doctor. Depending upon the severity you may want to consider going to the emergency room. Hand numbness could be a result of a very serious medical condition like carpal tunnel syndrome

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Are Your SSD Benefits Taxable?

It’s that dreaded time of year again…tax season. For many of you, this year may be different than previous years. If you began receiving Social Security Disability benefits in 2017 you may be wondering if those benefits are taxable. Do you have to report those earnings to the IRS? For

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When Can I Apply for Social Security?

If you are a healthy individual with the full capacity to work, the earliest you could apply for social security is at age 62. The program you would be applying for at this point would be for early retirement. The Social Security Administration is an independent agency which oversees the

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The Different Types of Social Security Benefits

Social Security is often in the news – especially when it’s time to trim budgets. But tens of millions of Americans rely on this “social safety net” to make ends meet. Social Security is designed to provide just that: security. When age, disability, or death of a spouse or parent

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How to Qualify for Disability

When applying for Social Security Disability you will be asked several questions to make sure you qualify for the program. There are two parts to this qualification. First, you need to have disability insurance coverage. Second, your condition must meet Social Security’s definition of disability. When an individual works, they

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Does Back Pain Count for SSD Benefits?

Social Security Disability is a federally run program set in place to ensure people who are unable to work due to a physical or mental condition have some type of monthly benefit. Plain and simple disability is an insurance program. You pay the premium for this insurance from your working

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What’s the Difference Between SSD and SSI?

Social Security is a federal program that provides financial benefits to retired or disabled individuals. This program was set up by the federal government and is required for all workers to earn an income. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance for an individual when they reach

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