Social Security

Can I get a permanent disability for traumatic brain injury (TBI)? The simple answer is yes. A TBI results when your head is suddenly hit, and the impact injures the brain. This can result in physical and cognitive health problems that require intensive treatment. Even with rehabilitative care, a TBI may have severe residual symptoms […]

When someone reaches retirement age, Social Security benefits support them for the rest of their life. But what happens when the recipient dies? Does Social Security cover death benefits? The simple answer is yes. If the person receiving benefits dies, family members will receive another form of monetary compensation on top of the monthly benefits. This is what

Can I collect Social Security while I’m still working? Yes, you can. But it is not always advisable because a salary might reduce the benefit amount you can get until you reach full retirement age. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop reducing your from the month you hit full retirement age, regardless of how

Social Security benefits are generally set aside as part of your retirement plan and replace your income when you retire. To establish eligibility for benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines the retiree’s highest 35 years of earnings. It inputs them into an inflation-adjusted algorithm to determine the full retirement age benefit. But what about

Can I apply for Social Security if I’m self-employed? The simple answer is yes because self-employed individuals are still required to pay Social Security taxes, like any other working person. These taxes fund the national Social Security system, which offers emergency, disability, and retirement benefits to elderly individuals and their family members. Read this post to