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Bankruptcy Options for Married Couples
A question married clients often ask us is, “Do we have to file a joint bankruptcy or can one of us file alone?” The straight answer to the question is that a married couple does not have to file jointly. Bankruptcy laws allow a spouse to file an individual bankruptcy...
Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits for Arthritis
According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. The foundation says that over 50 million Americans have been diagnosed with some type of arthritis or related rheumatoid disorders. Some arthritis can be so...
5 Bankruptcy Terms You Need to Understand
Filing for bankruptcy can be a scary and confusing thing to think. One of the main things that lead to these feelings is a lack of understanding of common bankruptcy terminology. There is no need to feel confused especially once you have a better understanding of...
Potential Link to Cancer and Roundup
In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report claiming that glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, was a “probable human carcinogen”. The report is based on several studies that have been done around the world concerning the...
Automatic Stay: The Most Beneficial Aspect of Bankruptcy
Many Americans are burdened by financial difficulties such as excessive medical bills, overwhelming credit card debt, underwater mortgages, job loss, etc. Filing for bankruptcy can be beneficial to those who are struggling financially. Perhaps the most beneficial...
Receiving Social Security Benefits for Lupus
According to recent studies, 1.5 million Americans, mostly women, are diagnosed as having the autoimmune disease known as Lupus. If you are one of these Americans, you know how difficult living with lupus can be. It can affect all aspects of your life. One major...
Majority of Recalled Tires Still in Use
[alert type="warning"]"The NTSB report revealed that only 1 out of 5 recalled tires is properly taken out of use leaving thousands of defective tires still on the road and able to cause potential danger."[/alert] According to a recent report by the National...
If You Have Received an SSDI Denial Letter Don’t Give up
If you have filed a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and received a denial letter, you are not alone. Unfortunately, statistics show that a large number of claimants are denied benefits the first time. But, just because you have received a denial...
Understanding the Link between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer
Talcum powder is made from the mineral talc which is formed from elements such as magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. When ground into a powder it has great moisture absorption capabilities. Since the turn of the 20th-century manufacturers have ground talc and used the...
3 Main Differences between SSDI and SSI
Perhaps the most confusing aspect of applying for disability benefits is understanding the difference between the two types of disability benefits programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The confusion probably...
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