In February, people all over the country are celebrating Valentine’s Day by swapping Valentine’s cards, passing out conversation heart candies, and surprising loved ones with special Valentine’s dinners. This is also a great month to celebrate the caregivers in your life. Caregivers often give more than expected, leading to stress and burnout. Acumen Fiscal Agent […]

When living on retirement funds, disability income, or other fixed wages, you want to ensure you get the most value for your income. Rising expenses can make it frustrating to figure out how to handle expenses when you have limited funds. Creating a budget can help alleviate that frustration and make living on a fixed […]

Christmas, Hanukkah, and other seasonal holidays fill our minds with thoughts of family, friends, food, and fun. For stressed-out caregivers and individuals with physical, intellectual or developmental disabilities, this time of year may not invoke those thoughts or feelings. It may be challenging to leave the house in the cold, snowy weather or focus on […]

High inflation has made it difficult for many individuals living with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities and their families to maintain basic standards of living. One area that has seen a significant increase is energy costs. Gas, electric, propane, and other energy sources have increased over the last few years. If you’re looking for ways […]

Summer is the best time of the year to be outside. The days are longer, the sun is brighter, and the weather is usually cooperative, making it easy to have a ton of fun outdoors. You may want to enjoy as many activities as possible, but what if you need to tighten your budget? The […]