Disabled Americans receiving Social Security disability will see a two percent increase in their monthly benefit payments in 2018. This increase, called a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), is more than six times 2016’s COLA of 0.3. What Is a Cost-of-Living Adjustment? To ensure disability recipients receive enough money to meet their basic needs, the Social Security Administration …
Living with a disability is difficult enough, worrying about the costs that come with it should not be. Sadly, the reality for many is that managing a disability can become costly; however, there are programs and resources that can help you. Health Insurance: If you need health insurance to cover your healthcare needs, the Health …
It seems with each new model car we see, a new tech feature comes along with it. These features are designed to not only improve driving but to hopefully save lives while doing so. Although these new tech features can at times make driving easier, they should never be depended on. For example: you …
More people than ever are now shopping online. Online shopping gives you convenience; however, it does have some disadvantages. When shopping for toys online, it can be difficult to determine if the toy is safe and a good fit for the child. You cannot hold the toy and inspect it and warning labels can be …
During the months of December, January and February, when the temperature is typically at its coldest, house fires are at a yearly high. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), these months contain half of all home heating fires for the year. Keeping warm is a necessity …
