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Neal Caffrey

Calculators
Social Security COLA Calculator

Social Security COLA Calculator

Social Security COLA Calculator Current Monthly Benefit ($) Benefit Type Retirement BenefitsDisability BenefitsSurvivor BenefitsSpouse Benefits Years to Project 1 Year5 Years10 Years15 Years20 Years25 Years30 Years Projection Scenario Historical Average (2.7%)Conservative (1.5%)Moderate (2.5%)High (3.5%)Custom Rate Compare to Inflation No ComparisonYes, Compare to Inflation Expected Inflation Rate (%) 1.5% (Low)2.0% (Target)2.5% (Moderate)3.0% (High)Custom Rate Historical COLA ...

Neal Caffrey

Calculators
VA Combined Rating Calculator

VA Combined Rating Calculator

VA Combined Rating Calculator Disability Rating 1 (%) Not BilateralBilateral Condition Disability Rating 2 (%) Not BilateralBilateral Condition Disability Rating 3 (%) Not BilateralBilateral Condition Disability Rating 4 (%) Not BilateralBilateral Condition Disability Rating 5 (%) Not BilateralBilateral Condition Number of Dependents No Dependents1 Dependent2 Dependents3 Dependents4+ Dependents Spouse with Disability NoYes (Additional $150/month) Special ...

Neal Caffrey

Calculators
Social Security Family Maximum Calculator

Social Security Family Maximum Calculator

Social Security Family Maximum Calculator Primary Beneficiary’s Monthly Benefit ($) Primary Benefit Type Retirement BenefitsDisability BenefitsSurvivor BenefitsRetirement (High Earner) Is Spouse Eligible for Benefits? NoYes Spouse’s Age Is Spouse Caring for Children Under 16? NoYes Does Spouse Have Their Own Benefit? NoYes Spouse’s Own Monthly Benefit ($) Number of Children Eligible for Benefits Number of ...

Neal Caffrey

Calculators
Benefit Cliff Calculator

Benefit Cliff Calculator

Benefit Cliff Calculator Household Size 1 Person2 People3 People4 People5 People6 People Current Monthly Wages Current Hours Per Week Proposed Hourly Wage Proposed Hours Per Week Current Monthly SNAP Benefit Childcare Subsidy Value Housing Voucher Value Medicaid Value (Monthly) TANF Cash Assistance State (Benefit Rules) Medicaid Expansion StateNon-Expansion StateGenerous Benefits StateStrict Benefits State Receives EITC/CTC ...

Neal Caffrey

Calculators
WIC Eligibility Calculator

WIC Eligibility Calculator

WIC Eligibility Calculator Household Size State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Income Period WeeklyBi-WeeklyTwice MonthlyMonthlyYearly Gross Household Income ($) Pregnancy Status Not PregnantPregnantPostpartum (up to 6 months) Number of Infants (under 1 year) Number of Children (1-4 years) Special Circumstances NoneMedicaid RecipientSNAP RecipientTANF RecipientFoster ChildHead Start Participant Calculate Reset ...

Neal Caffrey

Calculators
Living Wage Calculator

Living Wage Calculator

Living Wage Calculator Location (Metropolitan Area) National AverageSan Francisco, CANew York, NYBoston, MASeattle, WADenver, COChicago, ILDallas, TXAtlanta, GAPhoenix, AZDetroit, MIRural Midwest Household Size 1 Adult1 Adult, 1 Child1 Adult, 2 Children1 Adult, 3 Children2 Adults2 Adults, 1 Child2 Adults, 2 Children2 Adults, 3 Children Hours Worked Per Week Healthcare Coverage Employer ProvidedMarketplace InsuranceMedicaid/CHIPNo Insurance Childcare ...

Neal Caffrey

Calculators
Medical Expense Tax Deduction Calculator

Medical Expense Tax Deduction Calculator

Medical Expense Tax Deduction Calculator Filing Status SingleMarried Filing JointlyMarried Filing SeparatelyHead of Household Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) Taxpayer Age (65+ threshold 7.5%) Spouse Age (if married filing jointly) Doctor and Dentist Visits Prescription Medications Health Insurance Premiums (After-Tax) Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums Age for LTC Premium Limit 40 or younger ($480)41-50 ($890)51-60 ($1,790)61-70 ($4,770)71+ ...

Neal Caffrey

Calculators
Homestead Exemption Savings Calculator

Homestead Exemption Savings Calculator

Homestead Exemption Savings Calculator Property Market Value ($) Assessment Ratio 100% (Full Market Value)90%85%80%75%70%60%50% Property Tax Rate (%) 0.5% (Low)1.0% (Average)1.5% (Moderate)2.0% (High)2.5% (Very High)3.0% (Extremely High)Custom Rate Exemption Type Standard HomesteadSenior (65+)DisabilityVeteranBlindPercentage-Based (20%)Fixed Amount ($75,000) Additional Exemptions NoneSenior FreezeAgriculturalHistoric PropertyRenewable EnergyImprovement Ownership Status Primary ResidenceSecondary ResidenceInvestment PropertyRental Property School Tax Exemption No School Tax ...

Neal Caffrey

Calculators
Social Security Benefit Reduction Calculator

Social Security Benefit Reduction Calculator

Social Security Benefit Reduction Calculator Year of Birth 1943-1954 (FRA 66)1955 (FRA 66+2)1956 (FRA 66+4)1957 (FRA 66+6)1958 (FRA 66+8)1959 (FRA 66+10)1960+ (FRA 67) Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) Age to Claim Benefits Type of Earnings Wages/SalarySelf-EmploymentBoth Wages and Self-Employment Annual Earnings Before FRA Months Before Reaching FRA Beneficiary Type Retired WorkerSpouseSurvivorDisability Previous Benefit Withholdings Plan to ...

Neal Caffrey

Calculators
SSDI Work Credits Calculator

SSDI Work Credits Calculator

SSDI Work Credits Calculator Current Age Age When Disability Began Number of Years Worked Years Worked in Last 10 Years Average Annual Earnings ($) Earnings History Consistent EarningsVariable EarningsIncreasing Over TimeDecreasing Over Time Work Pattern Continuous EmploymentWith Employment GapsSeasonal WorkPart-Time Work Special Circumstances NoneMilitary ServiceSelf-EmployedExempt Employment (some government jobs) Calculate Reset SSDI Work Credits Analysis ...