Financial Planning

ABLE accounts, the new tax-free savings accounts for people with disabilities, can be used in many creative ways to make a big difference to families with special needs children.

Through its “Build Your Future” online tool, The Arc helps adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families plan ahead so they can live as independently as possible throughout their lives. ...

ABLE accounts are a relatively new planning tool available to individuals with disabilities. Here are details on the ABLE account programs of three states that allow out-of-state residents to open accounts.  ...

Special needs planners often recommend life insurance as a funding mechanism for an SNT.  Here's why, and what your main choices are.

Kelly Piacenti, head of MassMutual's SpecialCareSM, has joined the Advisory Board of the Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP).

Sixteen states now have ABLE programs, which allow people with disabilities to set aside up to $14,000 a year in tax-free savings accounts without affecting their eligibility for government benefits...

Over the past several years, crowdfunding and personal fundraising have become popular ways to raise money for people in need.  Unfortunately, when crowdfunding sites are established for people with special needs who are receiving disability or medical benefits, even with...

In case you haven't thought of checking in with your special needs planner in a while, here are five events that should trigger an immediate call to your attorney.

The Earned Income Tax Credit gives people with disabilities an incentive to file a tax return even if they are not required to do so. ...