Although we often think of disability as something that occurs as we age, the reality is that anyone can become disabled at any time. A tragic accident or a debilitating illness could leave you incapacitated and unable to work tomorrow. If that were to occur, would your family suffer financially without your income? The odds are good that it would. Fortunately, we have several programs in the United States that are aimed at helping workers who cannot work because of a disability. Both the … [Read more...] about What Is the Difference between SSI and SSDI?
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Social Security Retirement Benefits and Your Retirement Plan
In the United States, we start planning for retirement as soon as we start working. At one time, planning for retirement meant nothing more than paying into the Social Security Retirement System. Today, however, those benefits typically only represent a portion of one’s retirement plan. Knowing how the system works and how much to expect in Social Security Retirement benefits, however, remains a crucial component of most retirement plans. Toward that end, the Overland Park retirement planning … [Read more...] about Social Security Retirement Benefits and Your Retirement Plan
