Social Security Disability Insurance Appeals

As a Baby Boomer, I have been warned many times by financial experts that I better not depend on Social Security benefits for my retirement.  As I get closer to the possibility of retiring, the opinions of these experts become … Continue reading

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Counting on Social Security Disability Insurance?

When you hear news media outlets reporting on the potential insolvency of Social Security, it always seem to be focused on the retirement system.  However, according to an article in USA Today, those counting on disability benefits from Social Security … Continue reading

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Counting on Social Security Disability Benefits?

I have given a lot of advice in the past about not counting on Social Security Disability benefits. Only a small percentage of claims are paid and, when they are, they often take a very long time to receive.  Now, … Continue reading

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Depending on Social Security Disability Insurance?

I have posted several times about the pitfalls of relying on our Social Security system for disability insurance.  I would like to tell you that it’s getting better, but I wouldn’t be telling the truth. The recently-released 2010 CDA (Council … Continue reading

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Disability Claims Surging

From the AP – Social Security officials say they expect an even larger spike in new disability claims than they had predicted, as aging, injured baby boomers tumble out of the work force and need income. Officials estimate they’ll receive … Continue reading

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Disability Insurance Statistics and Facts – What about Social Security?

Are you aware that there’s a component in your social security benefit that’s a benefit in case you’re disabled, which is in essence a government long term disability insurance policy? This benefit allows a person, no matter their income, to … Continue reading

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