More than the 150 million Americans currently receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), coverage that's paid for using Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) paycheck deductions. At the same time, only one-third of all workers maintain private...
Be careful when appointing a health care proxy
A health care proxy is someone that you can select to relay your medical wishes to doctors should be you become incapacitated or unable to voice them yourself. Once you draft one of these, it can change the course of your life. There are certain qualities that you...
Buying a home in Michigan? Here’s what you can expect
Congratulations. You've decided to buy a house in Michigan. It's an exciting time, but also one full of trepidation as you think about making such a huge investment. There's a lot to consider and do when you buy a home.Here are some tips to prepare you for the process...
4 ways social media can damage a relationship
Social media is a fixture of modern life. Odds are that you and your spouse are using it in one fashion or another. While it can be helpful and fun, you have to remember that it also poses a bit of a risk. It can damage your relationship in some ways you may not...
If you are overweight, do you qualify for disability benefits?
When a person's physical condition prevents him or her from working and holding gainful employment, that person could qualify for disability benefits. As Michigan readers know, this is often the case for people with certain types of medical conditions and mental...