Social Security

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 …

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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 …

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Can a non-US citizen receive Social Security benefits? The simple answer is yes. A non-citizen can qualify for Social Security disability benefits if they are in the US legally and meet the eligibility criteria. Generally, one must be a permanent legal resident, have a work visa, or be allowed in the country under the Immediate …

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Working and earning a living can be challenging when you have breathing problems. Simple, everyday activities like walking, cleaning, or concentrating become a considerable challenge. Worse still, proving that your condition hinders you from working is infuriatingly difficult. The SSA, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and disability insurers routinely challenge disability claims for respiratory disorders. …

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