Tag Archives: disability planning

Caring for a family member with a physical, intellectual or emotional disability can be costly. Everyday expenses can include food and shelter, specialized medications, assistive devices, special education, transportation, at-home nursing care, and much more. Over time, these expenses will almost certainly increase. Families must engage in advanced planning to ensure that a loved one […]

Social Security and Supplement Security Income (SSI) benefits will rise 2.5 percent for nearly 73 million Americans in 2025. This annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) translates to an average of $50 in additional monthly benefits. The annual COLA is tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor […]