If you work for yourself, you’re used to doing things on your own; you’re responsible for finding clients, managing income, handling expenses, and filing taxes. But what happens if an illness or injury makes it impossible to keep working? The short answer is yes, you can qualify for Social Security…

By Jeffrey Freedman Article appeared in The Buffalo News on November 9, 2025 While running for office, Donald Trump promised to preserve Social Security, a popular, 90-year-old earned-benefit program designed to keep retired and disabled workers out of poverty. Now, the Trump administration wants to change age eligibility to restrict…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects how a person communicates, learns, and interacts with others and the world around them. Because the condition is a spectrum, the severity and combination of symptoms vary widely from person to person. Some individuals with ASD live and work independently, while others require daily support.…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a COLA increase of 2.8 percent starting in January 2026. This means Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits will go from an average monthly payment of $1,586/month to $1,630/month. Supplemental Security Income will see increases to $994/month for a single person, and $1,491/month for…

If you rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, approaching age 62 will likely raise some new questions about your financial security. Will your benefits stop? Will they automatically change to retirement? The outcome depends on which type of benefits you’re already receiving. Knowing…

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can be a long, uncertain process. Sadly, some claimants pass away before their case is decided by an administrative law judge (ALJ). When this happens, the claim does not necessarily end. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers…

By Jeffrey Freedman As seen in The South Florida Sun Sentinel on September 29, 2025 Jeffrey Freedman “One Big Beautiful Bill” contains a lot of numbers — significantly, $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid. Behind those numbers are Americans trying to care for themselves and each other, maintain basic levels…