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• Money Smart for Young Adults

  The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) Money Smart for Young Adults curriculum helps youth ages 12-20 learn the basics of handling their money and finances, including how to create positive relationships with financial institutions. Equipping young people in their formative years with the basics of financial education can give them the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to manage their finances once they enter the real world.

  • National
• Money Smart - A Financial Education Program

  Learn about financial management through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Money Smart Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) program, an online learning tool that teaches the 10 modules of the Money Smart curriculum. Also available in Spanish.

  • National
• What is the Earned Income Tax Credit?

  A 30-second online training about the Earned Income Tax Credit. 30-Second Trainings are designed to be short, easy and fun, and increase knowledge of disability, financial and employment-related issues. These subjects are important to improving a person's economic situation and independence.

  • National
• Identifying Students Eligible for SSI PASS Plans at IEP Meetings

  Fact sheet that explains how students with disabilities who are transitioning from school to adult life may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Work Incentive programs like Plans for Achieving Self Support (PASS). PASS plans can pay for work-related items or services, but must be used to meet a vocational goal. Includes questions that educators can ask during a student's Individual Education Planning (IEP) meeting to find out if the student might be eligible.

  • National
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Employment Supports

  Information about SSI employment supports including the Earned Income Exclusion and the Student Earned Income Exclusion that allow people receiving disability benefits to work and still receive monthly payments and Medicare or Medicaid.

  • National
• Using Social Security or Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) for International Exchange Programs

  Information on how people with disabilities can use VR and Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits to participate in international exchange programs.

  • National
• Ticket to Work Program & Youth in Transition

  Information on how the Ticket to Work Program can help ensure the successful transition of youth with disabilities from school to work and adulthood through employment services and work incentives.

  • National
• What is Asset Development?

  A 30-second online training about asset development and why it is important to people with low-incomes. 30-Second Trainings are designed to be short, easy and fun, and increase knowledge of disability, financial and employment-related issues. These subjects are important to improving a person's economic situation and independence.

  • National
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Q&A

  Answers to frequently asked questions about the EITC, including what it is, who is a qualifying child and what earned income means. This link opens a PDF document.

  • National
• A Guide to Public Benefits in Alabama

  This fact sheet has information about benefits programs for older adults with limited incomes and people with disabilities in Alabama. Find out how to apply for help to pay for your prescription drugs, doctors’ bills, groceries and other basic expenses like home heating and cooling bills. This link opens a PDF document.

  • Alabama