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Derek Silva

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Covers:  Immigration law, Social Security disability benefits, disability insurance, workers' compensation, taxes, personal finance
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Average Workers’ Compensation Settlements by Body Part

Average Workers’ Compensation Settlements by Body Part

atticus.com — To help injured workers, Atticus created a tool with estimates of the average workers' compensation settlement for injuries to different body parts.
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Social Security Disability Judge Approval Rates in 2022

Social Security Disability Judge Approval Rates in 2022

Atticus — Applying for disability benefits through Social Security Administration (SSA) - a process that takes more than two years and for many applicants - usually concludes after a hearing in front of an administrative law judge (ALJ). These disability judges have the final say over whose applications get approved and denied.
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Social Security Disability Approval Rates by State in 2022

Social Security Disability Approval Rates by State in 2022

Atticus — Applying for either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a challenging and long process. Nationally, only about 35% of initial applications were approved in 2022. At the first appeal stage (reconsideration) about 13% of applications were approved.
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Is Disability Enough to Live On? Here's Where Benefits Go the Farthest

Is Disability Enough to Live On? Here's Where Benefits Go the Farthest

Atticus — Social Security disability benefits are available to people who can't work because of an injury, illness, or other health condition. For recipients, the monthly benefits payments are a vital source of income. However, that doesn't mean they're worth enough to live comfortably.
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Average Social Security Disability Benefits By State in 2022

Average Social Security Disability Benefits By State in 2022

Atticus — For people who can't work because of a health condition or disability, there are two types of federal disability benefits. They differ primarily based on whether or not someone has ever been able to work.
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15 Tax Credits and Deductions for People With Disabilities

15 Tax Credits and Deductions for People With Disabilities

Atticus — Tax season in 2023 starts on January 24 and if you had income in 2022, you likely need to file a federal tax return by Tax Day on April 18, 2023. Even if your only income is from Social Security disability benefits, you may need to pay some taxes.
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Who Benefited Most From the Trump Tax Cuts?

Who Benefited Most From the Trump Tax Cuts?

Policygenius — The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), passed by President Trump and congressional Republicans, was the biggest reform of the U.S. tax code since 1986. The TCJA lowered income tax rates, especially for higher-income Americans, and it lowered the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%.
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50 tax deductions & tax credits you can take

50 tax deductions & tax credits you can take

Policygenius Magazine — It's tax season! While few people want to pay anything at all, there are ways to pay less. Tax deductions and tax credits can help you save money in tax season. Deductions lower your taxable income (and reduces your tax burden), while tax credits are a dollar-for-dollar reduction to your tax bill.
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11 Tax Deductions for Homeowners in 2023

11 Tax Deductions for Homeowners in 2023

Orchard — Homeownership is expensive, but there is some relief when it comes to your taxes. A number of regular home expenses and improvement costs can qualify you for federal tax deductions. Not everyone will qualify for these deductions since you need to itemize in order to claim most of them, but any homeowner could potentially ease their tax burden with these write-offs.
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State-by-State Guide to the Obamacare Open Enrollment Period

State-by-State Guide to the Obamacare Open Enrollment Period

Policygenius — Federal open enrollment for Americans in need of a 2022 health care plan will run from November 1, 2021, to January 15, 2022. If you live in a state that has its own health insurance exchange, the deadline may be later. You can check out the guide below to find out the details in your state.
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Most affordable cities for renters in 2022

Most affordable cities for renters in 2022

Policygenius — Over one-third of America's households are renters, but the size, quality, and price of their apartments and homes vary widely. While the Policygenius renters index looked at which cities were better suited for renters versus homeowners using metrics like the home price rent ratio, median rent, and average rent, for this study we kept homeownership and real estate data out of it and asked: where is rent the cheapest?
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Best cities to invest in real estate in 2022

Best cities to invest in real estate in 2022

Policygenius — Smart investing often means diversification, and one way to balance out your portfolio is to invest in real estate. In fact, real estate has been the best long-run investment over the course of modern history, according to research by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
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Why Parents Should File Their Taxes Early in 2022

Why Parents Should File Their Taxes Early in 2022

Policygenius — Plus four reasons you may want to wait Tax season 2022 is nearly upon us. The earliest you can file your taxes is Jan. 24 and the tax filing deadline this year is April 18 (Tax Day). When tax season starts, you may want to consider filing your tax return as early as you can.
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Where Obamacare Plans Cost the Most in 2021

Where Obamacare Plans Cost the Most in 2021

Policygenius — The Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare or the ACA, guarantees basic health coverage and allows U.S. residents to buy a health insurance plan through either the federal health insurance marketplace or through their state's own marketplace.
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Capital One Bank Review

Capital One Bank Review

Policygenius — Capital One offers online banking services nationwide with a full suite of financial offerings. It's online savings account offers an APY of 0.40%, which is well above the national average of 0.06%. It also offers a checking account that earns interest, accounts tailored to children, and certificates of deposit (CDs).
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Best Savings Accounts of 2022

Best Savings Accounts of 2022

Policygenius — Banking has undergone a massive change in the past decade as more companies have moved to digital and online banking. And with so many options to choose from, picking the right savings account is a bigger challenge than ever.
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Ask the Tax Genius: Married Filing Jointly vs Separately

Ask the Tax Genius: Married Filing Jointly vs Separately

Policygenius — Dear Tax Genius, My partner and I got married this past year, so we're preparing our first tax return as a married couple. I noticed there are two options for married people, so when does it make sense to file as married filing jointly vs married filing separately?
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Estate Planning: A Complete Guide for 2020

Estate Planning: A Complete Guide for 2020

Policygenius — About the author Derek is a tax expert at Policygenius in New York City. He has written about multiple personal finance topics in the past, and his work has been covered by Yahoo Finance, MSN, Business Insider and CNBC. Policygenius' editorial content is not written by an insurance agent.
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Best cities for young professionals in 2022

Best cities for young professionals in 2022

Policygenius — Early in their careers and often without families or other obligations, young professionals may have a degree of freedom when it comes to choosing where they will live. But how to choose?
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Best 15-Year Mortgage Lenders of 2022

Best 15-Year Mortgage Lenders of 2022

Policygenius — A home is the biggest investment most Americans will make in their lifetimes, so it's important to choose the right mortgage lender. With the right lender, not only will the homebuying processes go smoothly, but so will the payment process over the next 15 years (or more).
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The Best Tax Software in 2021

The Best Tax Software in 2021

Policygenius — Key Takeaways Tax season in 2021 runs from February 12th to April 15th. The IRS strongly recommends that you e-file because it's a faster and more secure way to file than paper returns. (Plus, you can also get it done from the comfort of your couch.)
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The Top 10 Cities for Working Parents in 2019

The Top 10 Cities for Working Parents in 2019

SmartAsset — In about 62% of two-parent households, both parents work, according to 2017 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's up about 1% from the previous year. Not only are more parents working, but Census data also shows that men and women across the country worked more in 2017 than in 2016.
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Best Places to Buy a House in Texas in 2022

Best Places to Buy a House in Texas in 2022

Policygenius — Looking to buy a house in Texas? If you're looking for your family home, you've likely got your own personal list of criteria - close to a park, by your kid's school, within a reasonable commute to your job.
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How much do you need to be 'rich' in each state?

How much do you need to be 'rich' in each state?

MSN — Many people associate it with a specific dollar amount, like having an annual salary of $100,000. But an income of $100,000 can take your further in South Dakota than in California.
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