If you receive Social Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you may be wondering whether it’s okay to use...

If you’ve been appointed as a representative payee by the Social Security Administration (SSA), you’re responsible for managing someone...

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the Social Security Administration (SSA) limits how much you can have in assets. Go...

SSA’s Program Operations Manual System (POMS) is over 11,000 pages long. And if you’re receiving SSI, SSDI, or managing a rep payee...

For most people, opening a bank account is simple. But if you’re on SSI, managing a Special Needs Trust, acting as a representative...

Most people don’t think their bank could put their disability benefits at risk. But for millions who rely on SSI, SSDI, or backpay,...

If your family receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI), keeping your finances compliant can feel like walking a tightrope. The $2,000...

Every year, millions of Americans with disabilities rely on direct deposits from programs like SSI, SSDI, or state-based benefits to...

If you receive public assistance, you might see more than one kind of deposit on your EBT card—SNAP benefits and cash assistance. While...

If you’re a representative payee managing benefits for someone else—especially a child receiving backpay from SSI—you’ve likely heard of...

If you’re managing money for someone with a disability—or for yourself—you’ve probably come across both ABLE accounts and Special Needs...

If you or a loved one receives SSI or other disability benefits, you’ve probably heard of ABLE accounts and Special Needs Trusts (SNTs)....

If you’re managing disability-related expenses—either for yourself or as a representative payee—having the right debit card matters. You...

If you receive SSI or SSDI benefits, choosing the right checking account matters. You need early access to your money, tools to stay...

If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may have been automatically...

If you use an EBT card for SNAP benefits, protecting your account is more important than ever. Criminals have found ways to steal EBT...

Receiving SNAP (food stamp) benefits isn’t a one-time process. To keep getting help each month, most households must complete a...

Losing your EBT card—or having it stolen—can be stressful, especially if you rely on SNAP to pay for groceries. But don’t panic. Each...

Yes—you can use your EBT card to shop online for groceries in many states. Thanks to the USDA’s Online Purchasing Pilot, SNAP...

If you qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), you’ll receive a special debit card called an EBT card. It’s how...

Being a representative payee is a big responsibility. You’re managing someone else’s Social Security or SSI benefits, and you’re legally...

If you’ve been appointed as a representative payee by the Social Security Administration (SSA), one of your first steps is to open a bank...

If you’re a representative payee managing Social Security or SSI benefits for someone else, you might be wondering: Can I have a debit...

If someone you care for receives Social Security or SSI benefits but struggles to manage money on their own, you may be able to help by...