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Receiving Social Security Disability for Alzheimer’s

Receiving Social Security Disability for Alzheimer’s

Oct 16, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

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, because of changes made by the Social Security Administration (SSA) in …

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What is Bankruptcy Cramdown?

What is Bankruptcy Cramdown?

Jul 12, 2021 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor

A beneficial aspect of Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the ability to “cramdown” certain secured loans. A cramdown could lower the principal balance and interest rate you may owe on a loan. It could save you money and help keep your property. Read on to understand which of your debts may qualify for a cramdown and …

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Getting Disability Benefits for a Child

Getting Disability Benefits for a Child

Jun 18, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

One of the hardest things a parent may ever deal with is the disability or severe illness of their child. It can be a heavyweight on your emotions when your child is hurting and you can’t take it away. Unfortunately, many disabilities or illnesses affecting children can also cause great financial strain on the family. …

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Medical Records You Need for a Social Security Disability Application

May 3, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Joseph Campbell

Providing medical records to the Social Security Administration (SSA) plays a significant role in your disability application. Why You Need to Submit Medical Records with Your Application To receive Social Security disability benefits you must meet the SSA’s definition of disabled. The SSA definition of disability says a person must have a medical condition that: …

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How Does Social Security Disability Back Pay Work?

Mar 29, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Joseph Campbell

A sad fact of filing for disability benefits is that it can take a significant length of time to get approved for benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) understands the disability application process takes time. That is why they compensate approved applicants with back pay. What is Disability Back Pay? Back pay refers to the …

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Can You File Bankruptcy Again if You Filed in the past?

Escaping the Minimum Payment Trap

Mar 15, 2021 | Bankruptcy, Chad Cotant

Do you make only the minimum payment on your credit card debt each month? If so, you are ultimately sentencing yourself to a long-term trap of debt. The Minimum Payment Problem Most credit card companies allow the borrower to pay what they call the “minimum amount due” each month. If you pay at least that …

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Your Work History is Important When Filing for Disability

Your Work History is Important When Filing for Disability

Mar 7, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

To determine eligibility for Social Security disability benefits (SSDI), the Social Security Administration (SSA) needs to know the details of an applicant’s medical condition and of their work history. You may wonder why the SSA cares about your work history. A review of the process the SSA goes through to determine disability benefits eligibility shows …

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