Blind People Building Bright Futures One Penny At A Time
Welcome to the fifth part in our five part series on ABLE accounts. In the last part, we explained when you may want to open an ABLE account for yourself or your child. In this part, we’ll discuss where you can find more information about ABLE accounts. What is an ABLE Account? Before … Read more
Welcome to the fourth part in our five part series on ABLE accounts. In the last part, we explained why you may want to open an ABLE account for yourself or your child. In this part, we’ll discuss when you may want to consider opening an ABLE account. What is an ABLE Account? … Read more
Welcome to the third part in our five part series on ABLE accounts. The first two parts explained what ABLE accounts are and who may want to consider opening one. IN this part, we’ll look at a few reasons why you may want to consider opening an ABLE account. What is an ABLE account? … Read more
Welcome to the second part in our five part series on ABLE accounts. The first part explained what ABLE accounts are. In this part, we’ll discuss who may want to consider opening an ABLE account. What is an ABLE account? Before 2015, blind people who received Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, or other … Read more
Welcome to the first part in our five part series on ABLE accounts. In this part, we’ll discuss what an ABLE account is and what it offers. Throughout this series, we’ll discuss: Who may want to consider opening an ABLE account Why an ABLE Account may be a great opportunity for someone who is blind … Read more
When people hear the dreaded words, “You have cancer,” many thoughts often overwhelm them. They think about their health, family, and mortality. They think about treatment options, oncologists, and cancer centers. What they typically don’t think about are the legal issues resulting from their diagnosis. However, questions around understanding their health insurance options, employment rights… … Read more
Tyler: Whatever life stage you are in right now, it likely would benefit you to touch base with a financial planner. The Penny Forward podcast is transcribed by Anne Verduin, a blind transcriber living in Portland Oregon who charges competitive rates. To hire Anne to transcribe your podcast, give her a call … Read more
When it comes to saving, investing, and planning for the future, do you ever find yourself wondering whether you should do it yourself or ask someone else for help? It's a difficult decision to make, and we often don't ask someone for help until we've made mistakes that make us feel ashamed and embarrassed about … Read more
At the Arthritis Foundation, we focus on alleviating the pain and disability caused by arthritis. We have a wealth of resources and initiatives to help you navigate your specific arthritis-related issues. Our How It Hurts report summarizes our latest findings on the impact of arthritis pain. This year’s report concentrates on three core areas: physical … Read more
We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website offers a convenient way to apply for benefits online. You can apply online for: Retirement or Spouse’s Benefits – You must be at least 61 years and 9 months in age and want your benefits to start in no … Read more