Do you know a veteran who might be using alcohol, tobacco, or prescription drugs to cope with anxiety, post-traumatic stress, or homelessness? If so, they’re not alone. The rate of substance abuse reported by service members who served since 2001 has tripled since before Vietnam. In 2015, 1 in 15 veterans had a substance abuse disorder. Recovery is PossibleRecovery from …
Free Tax Preparation Services
Getting an early start on preparing your taxes could prevent a lot of stress. And getting free help to prepare them could save even more. Check out these resources to see if you’re eligible for free tax preparation services! My Free Taxes is a safe, online program that provides free state and federal tax preparation and filing assistance for simple …
10 Personal Money Management Resources for 2020
Here’s a question you may be asked as a professional providing services to people with disabilities. What tools and resources are available to support or assist people in improving their personal finances? Here are a few to check out and bookmark to your resource lists. This website is dedicated to helping individuals save money, reduce debt, and build wealth. America …
A Little Spending Money
Wow! Is it true that teenagers spend 9 hours a day using social media?! I’m not a teen, but I know I’m guilty of social media/net surfing addiction. Maybe you spend a lot of your time the same way, maybe you’re a stay at home mom, or just have extra time on your hands. Everyone wants to make money for doing …
Don’t Be Afraid of Your Money! Create a Budget and Own It!
Do worries about money keep you up at night? Would you rather go to the dentist than look at your bank account? Do you struggle with not having enough money to cover your expenses at the end of the month? These ups and downs may make you feel like you are on a roller coaster! Here are some ways to …
Setting Your Employment and Financial Goals with Attitude
New. Year’s. Resolutions. These three words are the buzz and bane of our early January thoughts. With them come the questions: What do I want to change in the coming year? What are my work goals? What are my financial goals? For some people the answer could be very simple. “I want to get a job working as an (insert …
What to Do When the Holidays Leave You Blue
It’s the holiday season. Maybe you’re rushing to get things done, or maybe you’re a little lonely when you hear a song about family and togetherness. Maybe this time of year isn’t the cozy, picture-perfect time that you wanted. Sometimes the holidays don’t live up to our expectations or all the hype. If you are feeling more blue than jolly, …
Give Thanks: Why and How to Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude
November is the month most people stop to think about what they’re thankful for. But studies show there are physical health, mental health, and social benefits to practicing gratitude regularly. Focusing on what we’re thankful for changes the way we think, and the benefits extend to all areas of our lives. Gratitude can improve our personal relationships. Grateful and positive …
Fresh Produce in January? Plan Ahead to Visit the Dane County Late Winter Market
Who doesn’t love fresh produce in the middle of winter? The Dane County Farmers’ Market is open to everyone, year-round. In January 2020, Dane County’s Late Winter Market will be in the new Garver Feed Mill adjacent to Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin. Plan ahead to get fresh, local products to keep you healthy through the Wisconsin winter. Garver …
Continued Medicaid Eligibility While Working: Section 1619(b)
If you could keep your Medicaid coverage AND earn enough money to get off of SSI, would you? Many people would, but don’t even know it’s even a possibility. I have good news for you! Continued Medicaid Eligibility, or Section 1619(b), is a work incentive that allows people to keep their Medicaid even if their earnings are so high that …