by Charlie Hollins | Apr 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
As the result of two class action lawsuits that were successfully brought by the surviving partners of same-sex relationships Social Security has changed its policy on eligibility for Survivor’s Benefits. Helen Thornton was in a long-term relationship with her...
by Charlie Hollins | Apr 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Our sister organization, the Maryland Employment Network, is currently looking to hire a Career Consultant. Here’s all the wonderful things they have to say about the position: This full-time, contractual position is highly independent and requires that candidates...
by Charlie Hollins | Apr 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
There is now another on-line option available to us as Social Security continues to adapt its practices to meet our current way of living. The agency now offers anyone who wants to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) the chance to set off on the long road to...
by Charlie Hollins | Apr 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
In their weekly blog the Social Security Administration just announced that they would be opening all local offices to customers without appointments as of April 7. Rightly fearing a deluge of customers, they also wanted to ward us off by encouraging us to still use...
by Charlie Hollins | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Tax deadline day is fast approaching so it would certainly seem to be an appropriate time to highlight a little tax break that’s out there for those of us who are working and have ‘low to moderate’ income, in the parlance of the IRS. The Earned Income Tax Credit...