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How to Report Dedicated Account Spending to the SSA
If you’re a representative payee managing a dedicated account for a child receiving SSI, you’re required to submit an annual report to...

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Aug 21, 2025
What Can Dedicated Account Funds Be Used For?
If you’re a representative payee managing a dedicated account for a child receiving SSI, it’s important to understand what the funds...

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Aug 21, 2025
What Is a Dedicated Account — and When Is It Required?
If you’re acting as a representative payee for a disabled child under 18 who receives SSI and is set to receive a large lump‑sum of...

Purple
Aug 21, 2025
What Is Medicaid Payback?
If you’re managing an ABLE account—or planning to open one—you’ve probably heard about something called Medicaid payback. But what is it,...

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Aug 20, 2025
What Happens to an ABLE Account When the Beneficiary Dies?
ABLE accounts are powerful tools for helping people with disabilities save and spend without losing benefits—but many families ask the...

Purple
Aug 20, 2025
What Can You Use ABLE Account Funds For?
One of the biggest benefits of an ABLE account is the flexibility in how you can spend the money—without it counting against your...

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Aug 20, 2025
ABLE Account vs. Special Needs Trust: What’s the Difference?
If you’re supporting someone with a disability—or planning for your own financial future—you’ve probably come across two tools designed...

Purple
Aug 20, 2025
ABLE to Work: How to Save More in Your ABLE Account
If you have a disability and are working, the ABLE to Work provision lets you save even more money in your ABLE account—without losing...

Purple
Aug 20, 2025
What Is an ABLE Account? A Guide for People with Disabilities
If you’re living with a disability or supporting someone who is, you’ve likely heard the term ABLE account—but what exactly is it, and...

Purple
Aug 20, 2025
Direct Express Alternatives: What Are Your Options?
If you receive federal benefits like Social Security or SSI, you may be familiar with the Direct Express® card—a prepaid debit card used...

Purple
Aug 20, 2025
Managing Money for Multiple Beneficiaries as a Representative Payee
Being a representative payee for one person is a big responsibility. But for parents, caregivers, or organizations managing benefits for...

Purple
Aug 20, 2025
What Can a Representative Payee Spend Money On?
If you’re serving as a representative payee for someone who receives Social Security or SSI benefits, you’re likely asking: What exactly...

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Aug 20, 2025
How to Become a Representative Payee for Social Security Benefits
If someone you care for receives Social Security benefits but has trouble managing money, you might be wondering: How do I become their...

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Aug 20, 2025
What Is a Representative Payee Bank Account?
If you’re helping someone manage their Social Security benefits, you may have come across the term representative payee bank account ....

Purple
Aug 20, 2025
Can I Switch From Direct Express to a Bank Account?
Introduction: Why People Switch From Direct Express The Direct Express® card is the default option if you don’t set up a bank account for...

Purple
Aug 19, 2025
Direct Express Alternatives: What You Need to Know
For many people receiving Social Security or disability benefits, the Direct Express® card has been the default option. But over the years, cardholders have raised common complaints: locked accounts, late deposits, and hours on hold with customer service. If you’re looking for a Direct Express alternative, you’re not alone. Why People Look for Direct Express Alternatives Delayed deposits: Many users report that funds post later than expected. Customer service issues: Long hol

Purple
Aug 19, 2025
Why Purple is the Best Banking Solution for People with Disabilities
Finding the right bank account is more than just convenience when you receive disability benefits—it’s about protecting eligibility while making everyday finances easier. Traditional banks weren’t built for rules like SSI’s $2,000 resource limit, but Purple is purpose-built to safeguard benefits and give you the tools to thrive. What Makes Purple Different Early SSI/SSDI direct deposits with instant alerts – get notified the moment benefits land.¹ Built-in spending controls a

Purple
Aug 18, 2025
Purple vs Traditional Banks: The Definitive Disability Banking Showdown
If you receive SSI, SSDI, VA benefits, or manage money for someone who does, you know that traditional banks rarely account for the rules...

Purple
Aug 12, 2025
ABLE Accounts for Veterans: How to Save without Losing Benefits
How disabled veterans can save tax-free while protecting SSI, Medicaid, and VA benefits Introduction: Veterans Deserve Better Savings Options If you’re a veteran with a disability, you might have heard that saving too much could cause you to lose SSI, Medicaid, or certain VA benefits. That’s where ABLE accounts come in — a special type of savings account that lets you put money aside tax-free for disability-related expenses without affecting eligibility for most benefits. In

Purple
Aug 8, 2025
Best Bank Account for Veterans and Caregivers Managing VA or SSI Benefits
Modern tools for managing VA disability, SSI, and other government benefits with ease Introduction: Veterans and Caregivers Deserve...

Purple
Aug 7, 2025
How to Appoint a Representative Payee or Fiduciary for VA or SSA Benefits
What to know if a loved one needs help managing their disability payments Introduction: When Someone Needs Help Managing Benefits If you...

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Aug 7, 2025
What Happens If I’m Over the Asset Limit for SSI But Receive VA Benefits?
How to protect your Supplemental Security Income while receiving VA disability or pension payments Introduction: Why Veterans on SSI Need...

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Aug 7, 2025
How to Open a Bank Account for VA Benefit Direct Deposit
Simple steps to safely receive your VA disability or pension payments — and avoid unnecessary fees Introduction: Why Direct Deposit...

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Aug 7, 2025
Can You Receive VA Benefits and SSI at the Same Time?
What veterans need to know about combining VA disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Introduction: VA Benefits and SSI — Can...

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Aug 7, 2025
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