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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...
What to Do If You Are Being Sued by a Debt Collector
Are you behind on your bills and keep receiving collection letters and phone calls from debt collectors? The debt collectors will only keep contacting you for so long without payment. Their next likely step will be filing a lawsuit against you to collect what you owe....
Receiving Social Security Disability for an Aneurysm
Millions of Americans walk around every day with a “ticking time bomb” inside their bodies. They have an aneurysm somewhere inside their body that is restricting blood flow to vital organs and could rupture at any moment. Those who have an aneurysm may not be able to...
What to Do if Behind on Your Car Payment
Having a vehicle can be a very important part of maintaining your daily life. You may need it to get to your job, carpool your kids, get to the store, doctor, church, etc. But, owning a vehicle can be costly. Monthly payments could take up a significant portion of...
Receiving Social Security Disability for Parkinson’s Disease
According to the Parkinson's Foundation, nearly 1 million Americans live with Parkinson's disease. The Foundation says approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease every year. Parkinson's disease can cause great physical and emotional...
4 False Assumptions about Bankruptcy
Are you struggling with debt and thinking about filing for bankruptcy relief? Maybe you are hesitant because of negative rumors. There are many false narratives about filing for bankruptcy. Don’t let rumors or innuendos prevent you from obtaining a fresh start. While...
3 Ways Bankruptcy Could Benefit Your Home
Have you had to miss paying other bills so you could pay your home mortgage? Or, are you behind on your mortgage payments despite everything else you do to make ends meet? Do you live in fear that you may lose your home to foreclosure? You do not need this stress....
Receiving Social Security Disability for Alzheimer’s
Over 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today. It came upon them gradually and altered their lives in a multitude of ways. For those affected in their younger years, it can alter their ability to maintain a job, therefore, adding their burden. However,...
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