Learn
Working on SSDI or SSI, in plain English
Short guides, updated for 2026, with a link to Social Security's own pages for every number.
SSDI
The Trial Work Period, explained for 2026
9 trial months, the rolling 5 years, grace months, and the 36-month safety net after it.
SSIHow to report wages on SSI
The 6th-of-the-month deadline, every way to report, PIE, and keeping proof.
SSDIWhat counts as SGA?
The $1,690 limit (2026), what counts toward it, and what can lower it.
SSDI and SSI3 mistakes that cause overpayments
And what to do if you get an overpayment letter.