Millennial autistic couple faces financial "marriage penalty" due to SSI resource limits.

Millennial couple Jennifer Updike and Lewis Fredette, both on the autism spectrum, face a financial "marriage penalty" if they tie the knot. SSI resource limits would reduce their combined income by $300 monthly and restrict their combined savings to $3,000, $1,000 less than they could have individually. With a decision based on financial consequences, the couple has decided to remain engaged indefinitely.

March 19, 2024
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