Financial Wellness

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

When you opt in to the Ticket to Work Program’s text messages, you’ll get the support and guidance you need. Join the thousands of people who have already opted in and are unlocking their potential.

To recognize National Deaf History Month, we are spotlighting Matt, one of our Ticket to Work Success Stories. For a long time, Matt’s hearing loss and other medical issues interfered with employment. But he was eager to move beyond relying on his Social Security disability benefits. Read more.