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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Could Help Deal with an Underwater Mortgage
When you purchased your new home, you probably never dreamed of it becoming a heavy financial burden. A burden that weighs upon you each month as you struggle to make the mortgage payments that will keep you in your home. To add to that stressor, you know your...
3 Most Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Each year, approximately 1 million people go to the emergency room because of injuries from slip and fall accidents. The injuries from these accidents range from minor scratches and bruises, to broken bones, head and spinal cord trauma, and even death. According to...
Receiving Social Security Disability for Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by unpredictable epileptic seizures. Many people with epilepsy can still lead productive lives; however, some cannot function well enough to work. For this reason, they may qualify for Social Security Disability for...
Can Payday Loans Be Included in Bankruptcy?
We have all found ourselves in a tough spot and need cash to meet our immediate needs. Some people turn to payday loans when they're in a jam, and it can be a temporary solution to find cash for bills. But, the reality is that the interest and fees will add up...
Ways to Increase Your Chances of Getting Disability Benefits
Do you have a medical condition which interferes with your ability to work? You could be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI). Before you file, you should understand filing for Social Security disability can be a long and complicated process....
Who Can You Talk to about Your Financial Hardship
Experiencing a financial burden can be stressful. The longer it continues, the more it can weigh on you and affect you emotionally and physically. If this is happening to you, you need not deal with it alone. There are those who you can talk to about your financial...
What Is the Social Security Disability Representative Payee?
For those who may have a health condition which interferes with their ability to work, receiving disability benefits can make a huge difference in their life. They can use the benefits to help pay for housing, food, clothing, medical care, and other necessities....
Receiving Social Security Disability for Vision Impairment
According to data from the 2017 National Health Interview Survey, 26.9 million American Adults age 18 and older reported experiencing vision loss. While there are no accepted definitions for "vision loss" or “visually impaired”, the survey consisted of those who...
Don’t Enter Retirement Age with Too Much Debt
Are you nearing retirement age and are burdened by debt? If so, you are not alone. According to a recent study by the University of Michigan Retirement Research Center, millions of seniors entering their retirement years are burdened by debt. The study found that 1 in...
Understanding What Happens at a Social Security Disability Hearing
Many who get denied disability do not take the step of appealing to a disability hearing. They fear it will be complicated and not help them win their disability benefits. But, the hearing is not complicated and is the part of the disability appeals process when the...
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