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10/15/2026

📢 Social Security COLA 2027: What Could Beneficiaries Expect?

Social Security recipients could see their biggest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) since 2023! 💰

But before making plans for a bigger benefit check, remember that the official 2027 COLA won't be announced until October, after the government releases September's inflation report.

COLA adjustments are intended to help Social Security benefits keep pace with inflation, but the final percentage matters when it comes to your monthly budget.

📌 Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available!

At Bunch Law Firm, we're committed to keeping you informed about Social Security Disability benefits and important changes that may affect you.

10/14/2026

Beginning in 2027, monthly Social Security benefits and SSI payments for 76 million Americans will increase by 3.6%. Get the details on our blog: https://ow.ly/hIGr50ZXyrh

10/06/2026

09/28/2026

Myth #4
“Social Security retirement benefits are the same no matter when I claim them.”
MYTH!
When you begin collecting Social Security retirement benefits can affect the amount of your monthly benefit.
You may generally begin receiving retirement benefits at age 62, but waiting longer can increase your
monthly benefit, up to age 70.
There isn't one magic age that works for everyone. Your health, finances, work plans, and family
circumstances can all matter.
Before making a major decision about your Social Security benefits, make sure you understand your
options.
Bunch Law Firm | 256-764-0095
This post is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.

09/18/2026

The Shoals Community Clinic will host a free Health Fair on Monday, October 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 309A W.C. Handy Place in Florence.

The event is free and open to the public and will include blood pressure checks, hearing and vision tests, respiratory wellness checks, cholesterol and diabetes screenings, women’s health information, mental health resources and more.

Free flu shots will also be available.

The Health Fair is sponsored by the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions, ANDI and Shoals Community Clinic. UNA Nursing students will also be collecting non-perishable food items during the event.

For more information, call 256-760-4713.

09/08/2026

📣 MYTH MONDAY #1… ON TUESDAY! 📣

We’re a day late, but we promise this one is worth the wait! 😉 Since yesterday was a holiday, we’re kicking off our Myth Monday series today instead.

Each week, we’ll tackle a common Social Security Disability myth and separate FACT from FICTION.

👇 LET’S KICK THINGS OFF WITH MYTH #1! 👇

❌ MYTH:
“If I’m disabled, I automatically qualify for Social Security Disability.”

🚨 MYTH!

Having a medical condition does not automatically mean you qualify for SSDI or SSI.

🔹 Social Security looks at more than your diagnosis. Your condition must meet specific requirements, including how it affects your ability to work and whether your limitations are expected to last at least 12 months.

🔹 Two people can have the same diagnosis and receive completely different disability decisions.

🔹 Don’t assume you don’t qualify just because you’re unsure how Social Security defines disability.

📞 Have questions about Social Security Disability?

Call Bunch Law Firm at 256-764-0095 to schedule a FREE consultation.

⚖️ This post is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.

📌 Follow along each Monday for more facts, answers, and helpful information from Bunch Law Firm!

06/29/2026

Bunch Law will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the 4th of July holiday and will resume operations on Monday, July 6, 2026.