Financial Independence

Beginning January 2027, Social Security benefits will increase by 3.6%, impacting over 75 million people. Check your new benefit amount via your my Social Security account.

If you receive Social Security disability benefits and are ages 18 through 64, you may be eligible to participate in the Ticket Program. The Ticket Program connects you with free employment support to help you explore work, prepare for a job, find work, or succeed at a job you already have. Here are three simple steps to get started.

Deciding whether to start work or return to work is a personal choice. If you receive Social Security disability benefits, you may have questions about your health, your finances, or whether you're ready to make a change. Ask yourself these 7 questions to help you determine if working is right for you.

Finding the right reasonable accommodations at work can make a big difference in your success. But knowing how to ask for accommodations — and feeling confident throughout the process — can sometimes be challenging. Read our blog post to find out how Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program can help.

This April is National Apprenticeship Week! For Social Security disability beneficiaries exploring work, apprenticeships can be an especially valuable option. They offer paid, hands-on training, job-related education, and in some cases, even direct pathways to hiring. Read more in our blog post.

If you are working while receiving disability benefits, you may have heard of the Ticket to Work Program — a voluntary and free pathway to employment. While the Ticket Program does not commonly offer job placement, it is there to provide you with a support system to help you prepare for work, find opportunities, and succeed once you are employed.

It's tax season! If you earned income in 2025, it's important to file your taxes to avoid tax penalties. This blog post discusses a tax credit that may apply to you and free services available through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Scammers often target people who receive Social Security disability benefits, and there has been a significant increase in scam emails pretending to be from the government. In our blog post, learn how to identify a scam and what you can do if you believe you may have been a victim.

For many people receiving Social Security disability benefits, the idea of returning to work can feel like Phil’s endless cycle from the movie “Groundhog Day.” The same worries. The same questions about the future. Learn how to break the cycle.

Managing your money while working and making progress toward your career goals takes some practice, but it’s absolutely possible! Once you have that plan or budget, we have five tips to help you stay on track. Read more in our blog post.