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☆ A retiree says $1,620 monthly Social Security isn't enough to live on, but she's worried about draining her savings too early
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Many Americans face retirement woes, lacking adequate savings and relying on Social Security. McCoy said she began receiving monthly Social Security Disability checks about 10 years ago, which are currently $1,620. Despite their best savings efforts, McCoy said medical bills and a high cost of living depleted her household finances. "But to live on Social Security — which is coming very quickly for both of us — is scary." A fifth of US adults over 50 reported having no retirement savings, and Social Security often isn't enough to cover the full cost of essentials.

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☆ A retired boomer who gets $1,662 in Social Security moved in with roommates to afford her medical bills: 'It's the only way I can afford to live comfortably'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Still, getting by even in a one-stoplight town is challenging, given her $1,662 in Social Security only goes so far. "I now have roommates for the first time in my life, but it's a way to live comfortably," Marion said. AdvertisementRising costs and losing incomeMarion's father was in the military, and her family moved around the country as a child. She relied on Social Security Disability Insurance payments to keep her afloat, which were much less than her salary. She said her sister and her boyfriend are better off financially, as they get small pensions on top of their Social Security.

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To show proof of disability income, you'll need to provide some verification that you're currently receiving benefits and that they aren't set to expire within the next three years. Benefits of home loans for disabled individualsMany loan programs allow you to use disability income to qualify. Disabled individuals can use FHA loans, VA loans, USDA loans, and special programs from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Yes, disability income is considered as part of your total income, which can help qualify for various home loan options. What are the benefits of FHA loans for disabled individuals?

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Social Security income is viewed the same as any other type of income, with one exception that can work in recipients' favor. Age and Social Security incomeYour age and how much Social Security income that allows you to take in will make a difference, too. To get this information to share with your lender, you can request a Social Security Benefit Verification letter from the Social Security Administration's website. Getting a mortgage on Social Security FAQsWhat types of home loans are available for seniors on social security? Lenders consider Social Security income as part of your total income, which can help qualify for various home loan options.

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☆ A DC basic income program is letting people choose the amount on their checks. A participant said $1,400 a month is what she needs to pay medical bills.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

And since last fall, she's been a participant in a Washington DC-area guaranteed basic income program. With her husband's SSDI disability benefit, the couple lives on a fixed income of under $2,000 each month, which is separate from their guaranteed basic income. Basic income has alleviated some of her financial anxiety, but she said "it's still not enough" to feel stable. The basic income program Kelly participates in is one of over 100 pilots across the US. Have you benefitted from a guaranteed basic income program?

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☆ Many single parents who drive for apps like Uber and Lyft say it's their best option — but they still can't pay their bills
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

AdvertisementFlexibility can be an illusionMost single parents with whom BI spoke said they valued the flexibility gig work gives them. Some single parents with disabilities said being able to take days off has helped them stay healthier and avoid burnout. This means that a higher percentage of single parents' earnings goes toward childcare costs, pushing some away from using childcare entirely. "These fluctuations and discrepancies can be devastating to individuals who don't have other mechanisms to make money, including single parents who are often operating on a single income," Greening said. AdvertisementIt's not easy for parents with older childrenThe issues single parents face still linger for those with older children.

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☆ A Gen Xer with paralysis says he has no choice but to drive for Uber and Lyft to earn a paycheck — here's how he makes it work
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The Portland, Oregon-based Uber and Lyft driver had been in construction his whole life until experiencing a major stroke a decade ago. "I get to thinking there's got to be something I can do besides this, but there's really not," Robert said. Robert is one of many gig drivers with disabilities who told BI they rely on gig driving to make ends meet and have few other options that accommodate their medical needs. Many Americans with disabilities are looking to gig driving for the flexibility it provides and the limited barriers to entry, though many including Robert said the work is unsustainable long-term. He relearned to drive with one leg and arm, and he realized he could take up gig driving to help supplement his SSDI benefits.

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Yes, you can get a mortgage in retirement, even if your only income comes from Social Security retirement benefits or other types of Social Security. How lenders view Social Security incomeMortgage lenders can't deny credit to applicants simply because their income comes from Social Security. Social Security income is viewed the same as any other type of income, with one exception that can work in recipients' favor. Additionally, if you have other sources of income aside from your Social Security income, be sure to include that in your application. Can you get a mortgage with only social security income FAQsCan I get a loan if my only income is Social Security?

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☆ A California native recently moved to a Kentucky city with 26,000 residents. She's able to live a much more fulfilling life closer to family at a much lower cost.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

A Gen Xer moved from California to a small city in Kentucky in 2021. Duvall moved in 2021 from San Marcos, her city of 100,000 in California, to Paducah, Kentucky, a small city with around 26,000 residents. AdvertisementAdvertisement"I have no plans on ever going back to California ," Duvall said. Of that total, just under 6,000 moved from California to Kentucky, compared to over 22,500 in neighboring Tennessee. Still, Duvall said in her small city, she's gotten better care for her medical problems, as she's gotten more individualized, thorough attention.

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☆ Long Covid has led to financial hardship for patients, research finds. Experts say these changes can help
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

O'Rourke herself suffers from long Covid symptoms. "We absolutely have to commit to social support, disability aid, for people living with long Covid" and other chronic illnesses, O'Rourke said. The Urban Institute's research, and feedback from experts, points to three changes that may help bolster social supports for long Covid sufferers. Moreover, people who develop long Covid may have a longer amount of time before they have to return to work. More than a year after contracting Covid, about 18% of those with long Covid still hadn't returned to work, recent study by the New York State Insurance Fund found.

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I used to love thrifting, but the disabled tax means that's not a viable choice for me due to long COVID. But I'd never heard of the disabled tax, or, as some disabled people have reclaimed it, the "crip tax." The disabled tax affects all disabled people differentlyLike the pink tax, the disabled tax isn't charged by governments, but by society itself. The disabled tax manifests in unique ways for all disabled people. Before long COVID, I'd long prided myself for a frugality that helped my family live well even on just one income.

ABLE accounts provide those with disabilities an opportunity save enough to purchase a house without putting their benefits at risk. Can ABLE account funds be used for a down payment on a house? Tim Elliot, another ABLE account owner and ABLE NRC ambassador, found out about these accounts through an internet search. Home-related expenses an ABLE account can coverOne of the more popular uses of an ABLE account for hopeful homeowners is saving for a down payment. How to open an ABLE account and start saving to buy a homeTo open an ABLE account, you'll need to choose a state program to participate in.

☆ Long Covid disabled them. Then they met a ‘broken’ Social Security disability process
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-25 | by ( Morgan Stephens | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

And two Congressional bills addressing the long Covid crisis — The “Covid-19 Long Haulers Act,” which would’ve collected data on long Covid patients with the goal of creating better care and treatment, and “The Care For Long Covid Act” would’ve improved research, centralized data and resources for people with Long Covid — died without making it out of committee. Disabled by long Covid since March 2020, she lives with her spouse and their 7-year-old son in Portland, Ore. “We didn’t design our life to be a single-income household.”Other long Covid patients have rearranged their finances, too. His company’s private long-term disability insurance pays a smaller percentage of the monthly benefit payout when federal disability pays a portion. “They’re not only dealing with long Covid complications, but they’re dealing with financial complications,” she said of her clients.

☆ Successfully applying for Social Security disability is difficult. Applying as a long Covid patient is even trickier
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Social Security disability benefits are generally available to workers who have earned enough credits through payroll taxes — typically 40 credits, though younger workers may qualify with less. Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a federal benefit available to disabled individuals who may not qualify for Social Security disability based on their work records. Allsup, which works with NASA, helped Perry get his Social Security disability benefits application approved. "That can really make or break a Social Security disability case," he said. Social Security disability benefits are aimed at long-term conditions.

☆ Meet a couple living on disability and $500 per month from a guaranteed-income program for families hurt financially by the pandemic
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-25 | by ( Jason Lalljee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A couple from Minnesota gets by on disability benefits and a basic-income program aimed at parents. The St. Paul pilot program launched in 2020 provides 150 families $500 per month for 18 months. The possibilities opened up for their family when Malissa was chosen for a guaranteed-income pilot program in her hometown of St. Paul, Minnesota. Money from guaranteed-income programs does not typically affect one's eligibility for public-assistance programs in the way employment can. The couple has been supporting their family on about $2,000 per month in disability income because of mental-health issues and complications from a childhood case of spinal meningitis.

☆ Long Covid patients can face a battle trying to claim benefits through their workplace disability insurance
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Sarah O'Brien | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Many workers get disability coverage via an employerAn estimated 43% of private industry workers have access to short-term disability insurance through their employer, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Long-term disability insurance, which is intended to kick in when necessary after short-term disability benefits run out, is available to 35% of workers. After 10 weeks of struggling, he filed another short-term disability claim when it was clear he was not improving. Toward the end of 2021, with five doctors agreeing that his condition was disabling, he again filed a long-term disability claim. In fact, cases involving denial of long-term disability benefits for long Covid are cropping up around the country.

☆ Long Covid's financial devastation: $8,000 in credit card debt, ruined retirement plans
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

More than a third of respondents said their income had gone down as a result of long Covid. "Long Covid is as much part of the pandemic as is the acute phase, during which the government went to great lengths to treat people and save lives," said Oved Amitay, president of the Long Covid Alliance, an advocacy group. Of the long Covid patients she has seen, only 2 out of 50 who have applied for SSDI have been approved so far, she said. Sharon Sunders long Covid patient"They may not have the resources to go through the process," Verduzco-Gutierrez said. 'There's a tidal wave of us coming'Sunders wishes the Biden administration would do more to help those financially struggling with long Covid.

watch nowMichael Bryand, 35, first got Covid in September 2020. And currently, as many as 23 million Americans have what's considered long Covid, according to recent estimates from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Long Covid is 'something invisible'Michael Bryand, here with his family, first got Covid in September 2020. Ramey was a nurse in San Antonio for 30 years before she got Covid in 2020. Verduzco-Gutierrez works primarily with Covid patients, including Ramey and Bryand, through the long Covid clinic she established in 2020.

There aren't any savings account limits if you're applying for Social Security Disability Insurance. Here's what you need to know about your savings options if you'd like to receive disability benefits. Can you have a savings account if you receive Social Security disability benefits? Savings account options if you receive Social Security disability benefitsSavings accountYou can open regular savings account at a brick-and-mortar or online bank. If they plan on using it as an emergency reserve savings account, they may want to keep it in cash," advises Dunn.

It's possible to buy a home when all or most of your income comes from disability benefits or insurance. In the eyes of a mortgage lender, disability income is basically viewed like any other income, with one exception that can work in your favor (more on that in a minute). How to qualify for a mortgage with disability incomeWhen using disability income to qualify for a mortgage, you'll go through the same process as any other borrower. The challenges of buying a house using disability benefitsIf you're only receiving short-term disability benefits, you'll likely have a harder time using that income to qualify for a mortgage. Beware of mortgage discriminationLenders can't refuse to consider disability benefits income, and they can't treat you differently because of your disability or your disability income.

Learn moreBiden authorized $1,400 stimulus checks by signing the American Rescue Plan on March 11. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe vast majority of stimulus check recipients are receiving their money via direct deposit. A stimulus check is a non-taxable cash payment sent to qualifying Americans by direct deposit, check, or debit card. Where's my stimulus check? You can check the status of your stimulus check using the IRS's "Get My Payment" tool, which updates once a day.

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