Tools and Tips

There are many ways you can be self-employed without owning a brick-and-mortar store. In this blog post, we will talk about the many ways you can work for yourself, what makes for successful self-employment, and resources that can help you make self-employment a reality.

Have you recently started working and earning income? You’ve probably heard of gross income and net income. Now that you're working, it’s important to know the difference. This blog post defines net and gross income and shares how both affect your path to financial independence through work.

If you earned income at any point in the year, it's important to file your taxes. This blog post discusses a tax credit called the Earned Income Tax Credit that may apply to you and free services available through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

“When have you shown leadership skills?” is a common interview question that can be difficult to answer. Learn how to answer this question even if you haven’t had formal leadership skills and learn more about behavioral interview question in this blog.

Internships can be key steppingstones for people entering the workforce for the first time. For students, they are a bridge between academic learning and workplace expectations. However, internships aren’t “just for kids” anymore.

Depending on where you live, winter can mean shorter days and overcast skies. For some people, this change leads to Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here are five tips to avoid having SAD symptoms affect your work performance.

Ticket to Work has changed its email address! You can now email the Help Line at TicketToWork@ssa.gov! For a limited time, emails sent to support@choosework.ssa.gov will be forwarded to the new address.

There are some questions you can expect to be asked during most job interviews. “Where do you see yourself in five years?” is one of the most common questions. Learn how you can prepare your answers for commonly asked questions that can help you shine during the interview process.

In 2025, Social Security benefits will increase by 2.5%, impacting over 72.5 million people. Check your new benefit amount via your my Social Security account. Sign up by Nov 20, 2024, to view your COLA notice online.

Each October, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), highlighting the value of workers with disabilities in the workforce. This year’s theme is “Access to Good Jobs for All.” Read more about how Ticket to Work supports access to good jobs for all.