The crew from Bunch Law Firm had a great time at A Fistful of Hollers presented by CaringPlace of the Shoals! We were proud to support an organization doing meaningful work for families in our community. A Place That Feels Like Home: Supporting CaringPlace of the Shoals Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or age-related challenges can feel like carrying a backpack full of bricks through a thunderstorm. Families often balance work, caregiving, medical ap

May is recognized nationwide as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, reducing stigma, and encouraging people to seek the support they need. Mental health conditions affect millions of Americans every year, yet many individuals struggle silently while trying to navigate work, daily responsibilities, and the disability application process. Mental health conditions are among the most common reasons people apply for Social Security Disabili

Federal agencies are warning about a surge in sophisticated scams where criminals impersonate Social Security Administration (SSA) and Office of the Inspector General (OIG) employees. These scammers are getting more convincing by: Using real SSA employee names Creating fake badges and credentials Building fraudulent social media profiles to gain trust How the Scam Works Scammers may contact you by phone, text, email, mail, or social media claiming: There’s an issue with your

If you receive SSI , you may qualify for discounted internet or phone service through the federal Lifeline Program , with savings of up to $9.25 per month . This program helps low-income households stay connected to important services like Social Security accounts, medical care, and online resources . 🔗 If you think you may qualify, click here to read the full article on the SSA website. https://www.ssa.gov/news/en/advocates/2026-03-16.html Have questions about your Social

When people first apply for Social Security Disability benefits, many assume the process will be straightforward. Fill out paperwork. Provide medical records. Wait for approval. Simple, right? For many applicants, the journey feels less like a peaceful stroll through a sunny park and more like navigating a long trail with steep inclines, unexpected detours, and more than a few “dead end” signs. The numbers tell the real story. According to the Social Security Administ

One of the biggest retirement decisions Americans face is when to start collecting Social Security. You can begin as early as age 62, wait until your full retirement age (usually around 67), or delay benefits until age 70. Each option comes with tradeoffs and while personal circumstances always matter, large-scale data points to a clear trend. How Claiming Age Affects Your Benefit Social Security benefits are calculated based on your lifetime earnings and your age when you fi

Due to the Federal Government Shutdown, Social Security offices are open with reduced services. Hearings offices remain open to conduct hearings before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments to beneficiaries will continue with no change in payment dates. Due to a lapse in funding, they will only provide the following services at local Social Security offices: Help you apply for benefits Assist you in requesting an appeal C

Services are still available with your online my Social Security account. As Congress works to pass a new federal budget, the government is currently shut down. We know this raises questions. We have answers to the most commonly asked questions about how the shutdown impacts you. Will the Shutdown Affect Payments? No, it will not affect payments. If you receive benefits, payments will continue without interruption. You will receive your benefits on time, with no changes to p

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