ABLE accounts were authorized by the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014. To be eligible to open an ABLE account, you must be an individual with a significant disability that began before age twenty-six. Such accounts allow those with disabilities and their families to save money in a tax-beneficial way. Contributions to an…
What does Veterans Day look like during a pandemic? This year, while many of our Veterans are struggling with an increase of isolation, our Veterans have had to adjust to the absence of parades and celebrations that most look forward to. With parades and school programs shut down due to Covid-19 concerns, how can we…
Veterans Day discounts and meals at restaurants Applebee’s – November 11, 2020 Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal from a limited menu at participating Applebee’s on November 11. Dine-in only. Visit the Applebee’s website for details. Bakers Square – November 11, 2020 will offer a free Rise & Shine breakfast to veterans on Veterans Day; this meal includes…
When listing medical expenses, don’t forget about independent living facilities. On October 18,2018 the VA rules changed. Among theses changes allows for Aid and Attendance pension for Veterans that are living in an independent facility if they have noted ADLS (activities of daily living). Independent living facilities provide a protective environment for their residents, someone…
After an extra year wait, caregivers of veterans who served during the Vietnam War or earlier can now apply for support benefits for the first time. Veterans Affairs officials announced the expected change in the Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Thursday afternoon after leaders officially notified Congress that the department’s information technology systems were ready for the new applications….
Last week we listed four ways you can still get a copy of a Veteran’s DD-214. One of which was to utilize paid websites. There are many websites out there that claim they can get DD-214’s with in 48 hours, but how can they get access to a certified copy when we can’t? This week I got the…
