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How Long Does an SSI Redetermination Take?
What to expect, how to prepare, and how to avoid benefit delays Introduction: Worried About a Redetermination? You’re Not Alone. If...
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12 minutes ago
Why Was My SSA Application Denied—and What Can I Do Now?
Top reasons for SSI and SSDI denials, and how to appeal or reapply Introduction: Got Denied? You’re Not Alone. If you recently applied...
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30 minutes ago
Can I Save Money Without Losing SSI?
Smart ways to build savings and stay under the $2,000 limit Introduction: Can You Really Save While on SSI? If you’re receiving...
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42 minutes ago
What Happens If I Miss an SSI Redetermination?
How to fix it—and how to make sure it never happens again Introduction: Didn’t Complete Your Redetermination in Time? Don’t Panic. If...
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45 minutes ago
How Do I Switch from Direct Express to a New Bank?
Move your SSI or SSDI safely—and get paid faster with Purple Introduction: Ready to Leave Direct Express? Here’s How to Switch Many...
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48 minutes ago
Can I Use My Disability Back Pay However I Want?
What you need to know before spending your SSI or SSDI lump sum Introduction: Got a Big Back Pay Check? Here’s What to Watch For If...
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53 minutes ago
What to Know About SSA’s New Identity Verification Rules (Effective April 14, 2025)
Faster direct deposit updates, new fraud protections, and better access for people with disabilities Introduction: SSA Just Updated Its...
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2 days ago
How Do I Report a Change in Income to SSA?
Stay compliant with SSI or SSDI and avoid overpayments Introduction: Reporting Income Is Key to Keeping Your Benefits If you’re receiving...
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6 days ago
Can I Buy a Car While on SSI or SSDI?
How owning a vehicle affects your disability benefits—and what rules to follow Introduction: Want to Buy a Car on Disability? Here’s What...
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6 days ago
Why Did My Social Security Payment Go Down This Month?
Top reasons your SSI or SSDI check might be smaller—and what to do next Introduction: Your Check Is Smaller—Now What? If you noticed your...
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6 days ago
Can I Open a Bank Account If I’m on Disability?
What SSI and SSDI recipients need to know before choosing a bank Introduction: Worried a Bank Account Might Affect Your Benefits? If...
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6 days ago
What’s the Difference Between SSI and SSDI?
How Social Security’s two disability programs work—and which one you might qualify for Introduction: SSI vs. SSDI—Which One Is Right for...
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6 days ago
Can Social Security See My Bank Account?
What the SSA looks at—and how to stay compliant with SSI rules Introduction: Is the SSA Really Watching My Finances? If you receive SSI,...
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Apr 7
Why Didn’t My SSI or SSDI Check Arrive This Month?
What to do when your disability payment is delayed, missing, or late Introduction: Waiting on Your Check and It’s Nowhere to Be Found? If...
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Apr 7
Can I Get Disability and a Part-Time Job at the Same Time?
How working affects your SSI or SSDI—and how to do it safely Introduction: Can You Really Work While on Disability? A lot of people...
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Apr 7
What Happens If I Go Over the $2,000 SSI Limit?
How even a small balance can affect your benefits—and how to avoid it Introduction: Why the $2,000 Limit Matters More Than You Think If...
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Apr 7
Can I Use My ABLE Account for Rent or Groceries?
What counts as a qualified expense — and what to avoid Introduction: What Can You Really Spend ABLE Money On? ABLE accounts are one of...
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Apr 7
How to Switch Your Direct Deposit from Propel to Purple (Before It’s Too Late)
Propel is sunsetting its checking account — here’s how to move your benefits to a better alternative Introduction: Propel Is Ending Their...
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Apr 4
The Benefits of Using the Purple Debit Card for People with Disabilities
Why Purple is built for the disability community—by the disability community Introduction: A Better Way to Manage Money on Disability If...
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Apr 4
What Is the $2,000 SSI Asset Limit—and How Do People Manage It?
A guide to staying eligible for SSI in 2025 without sacrificing your savings Introduction: The Limit That Hasn’t Changed Since 1989 If...
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Mar 30
How to Report Income to Social Security (SSI & SSDI)
Avoid overpayments, protect your benefits, and stay compliant Introduction: Why Reporting Income Matters If you receive SSI or SSDI,...
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Mar 30
What Happens to My Disability Benefits When I Turn 62 or 65?
How SSDI and SSI change (or don’t) as you get older Introduction: Will My Disability Benefits Stop When I Reach Retirement Age? As you...
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Mar 30
Can I Receive Unemployment and Disability at the Same Time?
What to know before collecting both SSDI or SSI and unemployment benefits Introduction: Can You Be Disabled and Unemployed at the Same...
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Mar 30
What Counts as a Resource for SSI?
A simple guide to staying under the $2,000 asset limit in 2025 Introduction: Why Your Resources Matter for SSI If you receive...
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Mar 30
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