Special Needs Planning Blog

- Posted March 30, 2020
Going Unconventional in the Pursuit of Employment
Growing up, I had two “dream job” paths that never went anywhere. I recall wanting to work at …
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- Posted March 18, 2020
Stock Market, Autism, and Anxiety Part II: This one is for the anxious
For those who are unprepared for anxiety
So the truth of the matter is, we are in the …
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- Posted March 17, 2020
Stock Market, Autism, and Anxiety
Why the most anxious are the best prepared
For the past several days, these topics are all that …
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- Posted March 11, 2020
Checklist for Travelling Alone While Autistic
The idea of travel can be difficult for anyone on the autism spectrum. However, you do not have …
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- Posted March 4, 2020
New Retirement Law Changes Special Needs Planning
Just before the end of 2019, Congress passed and the President signed a spending bill that includes significant …
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- Posted March 4, 2020
Congress Reverses Recent Changes to the Kiddie Tax
A major bipartisan bill, signed into law by President Trump in December, includes significant tax changes for …
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- Posted March 4, 2020
An Introduction to ABLE Accounts
When Congress passed the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act in 2014, it was a game-changer for …
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- Posted February 13, 2020
Individuals with Autism should STOP looking for a Job
If you are confused by the title – good! That means I successfully completed my goal. While the …
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- Posted January 16, 2020
Should 529 Funds Be Transferred to an ABLE Account?
Thanks to recent changes in the tax law, families can now make limited transfers from existing 529 accounts …
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- Posted January 7, 2020
Embracing My Special Interests
As someone on the spectrum, I have/had various special interests during my childhood. I never thought that they …
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