Derek Silva

To help injured workers, Atticus created a tool with estimates of the average workers' compensation settlemen…

Applying for disability benefits through Social Security Administration (SSA) - a process that takes more tha…

Applying for either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a ch…

Social Security disability benefits are available to people who can't work because of an injury, illness, or …

For people who can't work because of a health condition or disability, there are two types of federal disabil…

Tax season in 2023 starts on January 24 and if you had income in 2022, you likely need to file a federal tax …

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), passed by President Trump and congressional Republicans, was the bi…

It's tax season! While few people want to pay anything at all, there are ways to pay less. Tax deductions and…

Homeownership is expensive, but there is some relief when it comes to your taxes. A number of regular home ex…

Federal open enrollment for Americans in need of a 2022 health care plan will run from November 1, 2021, to J…

Over one-third of America's households are renters, but the size, quality, and price of their apartments and …

Smart investing often means diversification, and one way to balance out your portfolio is to invest in real e…

Plus four reasons you may want to wait Tax season 2022 is nearly upon us. The earliest you can file your taxe…

The Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare or the ACA, guarantees basic health coverage and allows U.S. r…

Capital One offers online banking services nationwide with a full suite of financial offerings. It's online s…

Banking has undergone a massive change in the past decade as more companies have moved to digital and online …

Dear Tax Genius, My partner and I got married this past year, so we're preparing our first tax return as a ma…

About the author Derek is a tax expert at Policygenius in New York City. He has written about multiple person…

Early in their careers and often without families or other obligations, young professionals may have a degree…

A home is the biggest investment most Americans will make in their lifetimes, so it's important to choose the…

Key Takeaways Tax season in 2021 runs from February 12th to April 15th. The IRS strongly recommends that you …

In about 62% of two-parent households, both parents work, according to 2017 data from the Bureau of Labor Sta…

Looking to buy a house in Texas? If you're looking for your family home, you've likely got your own personal …

Many people associate it with a specific dollar amount, like having an annual salary of $100,000. But an inco…