Financial Empowerment

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently posted a blog highlighting the upcoming changes to Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) programs following the signing of the ABLE Age Adjustment Act in December 2022. These programs serve as financial empowerment tools for Americans living with disabilities, allowing individuals to save money and build financial independence without affecting eligibility for important benefits, like those administered by Social Security. The amendment, effective in 2026, expands ABLE program access to an additional six million Americans, including one million veterans...

This is a financial empowerment toolkit from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It is a resource that can help individuals understand the risks and benefits of financial products, services, and actions so they can control their own financial situations and make their own choices. The toolkit includes a set of modules that organizations may integrate into their daily work with the people they serve.