Employed adults have the benefit of numerous systems intended to reduce their possibility of financial hardship due to medical issues. Employers provide workers' compensation coverage in case of a work-related health concern, and workers may also qualify for...
The people who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are typically unable to work because of their medical conditions. They need the financial support offered by SSDI and may struggle to cover their basic cost-of-living expenses without it....
If you are ready to file for divorce, it may seem like you have a million things to do and think about. One item that should be on that list is updating your estate plan. While the idea of having to deal with more legal matters and documents may be unpleasant, you...
Estate planning is the process of organizing the distribution of a person’s assets while they’re alive in anticipation of their passing. Most people create an estate plan at least once and preferably update it throughout their life. The essential purpose of an estate...
In less than three weeks, people who receive Social Security benefits will see an 8.7% increase in their monthly payments, giving them a needed boost for rising prices stemming from inflation. The list of those who benefit includes retirees and survivors as well as...
Do you know what an estate plan is? Essentially, an estate plan, for those unaware, is the legal documentation of your last wishes, including, but not limited to, asset distribution and funeral arrangements. While that sounds all well and good, you’re still young and,...
When you file your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim, the wait to hear if you’ve been approved or denied can be excruciating. On average, people are waiting about five and a half months to get a decision. The worst part is that – should your initial...
Many people live their entire lives without ever setting foot in a courtroom. Others end up embroiled in legal matters because of something they did that led to criminal charges or a mistake by another person that left them hurt. In rare situations, those attempting...
If you put the inheritance that you’re leaving to someone in your will, they get that inheritance as soon as you pass away. There can be a short delay as things go through probate or as the estate executor simply gathers and then distributes the assets. But that...
Adults who develop debilitating medical conditions or who have injuries that prevent them from working may require disability support. While some people have private long-term disability insurance, many working professionals only have the protection of Social Security...