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News on Future and Financial Planning

News stories on financial and future planning for children with special needs, from the Parenting Special Needs blog and news sources around the Web. For the latest news, go to the Today's News folder.

Know Your Rights as an Employee And Special Needs Parent
Advice from the Family Circle blog.

College Scholarships for Disabled Students
About.com's guide to Disability offers her suggestions. ... More on special-needs scholarships

Estate Planning for Special Needs – 5 Steps You Need to Take
Advice from the blog Special Happens.

5 Special Needs Tax Deductions and Credits
Different Dream for My Child shares some suggestions.

5 Tax Deductions and Credits for Special Needs Families
Advice from the Friendship Circle blog.

Financial Security Tool for Families with Special Needs
Advice from Different Dream for My Child. (2/21/12)

Finding a Meaningful Future for Your Child
A recent report suggests many adults with disabilities have nothing to fill their days. Don't let your child be one of them. (2/20/12)

Supplemental Social Security for Children
Tips from About.com's guide to Disability. (11/28/11)

Government Benefits for Special Needs Individuals
An overview from New Jersey Law for Children with Special Needs. (9/27/11)

Pooled Trusts vs. Special Needs Trusts
Financial information from New Jersey Law for Children with Special Needs. (9/6/11)

Have You Written That Letter of Intent Yet? (Nag, Nag)
A template from the book "More Than a Mom" can make the process easier, especially if you fill in your blanks a little at a time. (5/26/11)

Future-Planning News 2010
News stories on long-term planning for children with special needs, from around the Web, featured in the daily news folder on About.com Children With Special Needs in 2010.

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