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Comparing Banks vs. Credit Unions
Posted on October 22, 2025 by Bea Bany in Blog, Personal Finance.
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a bank and a credit union? Is keeping your money in a bank or credit union better? Is one safer than the other? Keep reading to learn more. Banks and credit unions both offer customers a place to keep their money. They provide similar services likeREAD MORE >
SNAP Benefits Will Be Impacted by the Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025 continues because Congress has not yet passed a new budget bill to fund the government. Without federal funds to support the program, SNAP benefits (called Basic Food in Washington) will be impacted in November. According to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) inREAD MORE >
Northwest Access Fund’s October Impact
Independence is priceless. We make it affordable. Read on to see how we’re doing it. Our Impact This Year Number of Coaching Sessions: 1835 Number of Coaching Clients: 492 Number of Loans Dispersed: 171 Total Amount Dispersed: $2,319,572 Client Story from our Loan Program: A client wanted to build a dedicated covered hammock spaceREAD MORE >
Using a My Social Security Account
Posted on October 8, 2025 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits.
What is a my Social Security Account? A my Social Security, or mySSA, account is a free online account that allows users to access the Social Security Administration’s online services 24/7. As Social Security moves toward its stated goal of being a “digital-first, technology-driven organization,” using Social Security’s online services when possible is the bestREAD MORE >
The Government Shut Down. Will I Still Get My Disability Benefits?
Posted on October 1, 2025 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits, Uncategorized.
The U.S. government is currently shut down because Congress has not passed a Continuing Resolution to fund the government. We don’t know how long the shutdown will last. When the federal government is shut down, some agencies stop or reduce their work. The Social Security Administration will reduce some of their work during this shutdown.READ MORE >
October Classes & Events
Posted on September 30, 2025 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits, Webinar.
Check out what we’ve got going on in October! October 1st at 12:00 PDT – Navigating SSI Applications: Children Under 18 Learn about the SSI application process for children under age 18. Get tips and strategies for the application process and leave with a clear idea of the next steps to take. October 7th atREAD MORE >
September News & Updates
Posted on September 2, 2025 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits, News, Webinar.
Read on to learn about updates at Social Security, upcoming events, our impact for the people we serve, and more! Social Security Updates This information is accurate as of this writing. Changes are happening quickly, and this information may become outdated. We will try to post updates as changes take effect. Recent Updates No MoreREAD MORE >
What’s the Difference Between SSI and SSDI?
Posted on August 15, 2025 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits.
Reviewed and updated on January 6, 2026 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are benefits paid by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to people with disabilities. Keep reading to learn more about the similarities and differences between these two programs. Eligibility To qualify for either or both benefits, you need toREAD MORE >