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Andalusia’s JCPenney Store Closing Because of Bankruptcy
On May 15th, 2020, retailer JCPenney officially filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Founded 118 years ago, JCPenney became one of the first major department stores in the country. For much of the 20th century, JCPenney was a go-to retailer to buy clothing and household...
The Stress of Debt on Marriages
When two people marry, their lives are merged into one unit. This means that each of them brings aspects of their personal life into the relationship thereby affecting both people. Bringing substantial debt into the marriage could place the relationship on shaky...
Understanding the Alabama Foreclosure Process and How Bankruptcy Can Help
Are you delinquent on your home mortgage payments? Do you fear your lender may be getting ready to foreclose on your home? Because the foreclosure process, especially in Alabama, moves quickly, you should understand the process and your rights. When Can the...
5 Ways to Handle Debt
Being in debt can cause enormous stress. If you struggle with debt, you may wonder about your best options for managing debt. Before exploring the options, you should first assess your financial situation in order to decide which may work best for you. You should...
Who Makes the Decision about Your Social Security Disability Claim?
Have you applied for Social Security Disability and wonder who will make the decision about your application? It might surprise you to know that many people may play a role in determining your eligibility for disability benefits. Each disability application goes...
Understanding the Social Security Disability Consultative Exam
Do you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work? You could be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits. When you apply for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will check your medical records to determine if...
What is the Social Security Disability Impairments List?
If you filed or are looking into filing for Social Security disability benefits, you have probably come across the term “Impairments List” often. This is because the Impairments List plays a very important role in the Social Security Administration (SSA) determining...
Receiving Social Security Disability for COPD
COPD affects nearly 30 million Americans, according to the COPD Foundation. The Foundation says over half of those affected do not know COPD is the cause of their health issues. Many of them may believe their symptoms come from aging, but COPD is the cause. COPD can...
The Dangers of Invokana Diabetic Medication
Over 20 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Most of those diagnosed have type 2 diabetes. Since 2013, many of those with type 2 diabetes have used the medication Invokana to help them manage their...
Receiving Social Security Disability for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
An estimated 3 million Americans had Inflammatory Bowel Disease in 2015, according to a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report. Those with IBD suffer great discomfort to the point it can often interfere with their daily functions. Many find it difficult to maintain...
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