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Receiving Social Security Disability for Hearing Loss

Feb 21, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

According to statistics by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 14% (27.7 million) of adults ages 20-69 have reported some trouble with hearing. Hearing loss can occur at birth, gradually develop, or happen suddenly because of illness or injury. Medical advances in recent years, such as cochlear implants, have improved the …

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3 Tips for Appealing an SSDI Rejection

Feb 11, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

Have you applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and received a rejection? You are not alone. Many applications for disability benefits get rejected in the initial phase. Many applications get rejected initially because of incomplete documentation supporting the application or mistakes made by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Because of this, you may still …

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Fixing Your Credit Report after Bankruptcy

Feb 2, 2021 | Bankruptcy, Chad Cotant

Have you filed bankruptcy and have received or are about to receive a discharge of your debts? This is great news because it means you are one step closer to your financial fresh start. However, there is something that may interfere with your fresh start. Incorrect Information on Your Credit Report After a debt is …

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Gov. Ivey Awards $1.4 million to Help Crime Victims in the Wiregrass

Jan 28, 2021 | Miscellaneous

According to data distributed by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, almost 23,000 Alabamians were victims of reported violent crimes in 2019. The crimes committed included: assault (i.e. domestic abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse) burglary robbery homicide Victims of these crimes may suffer physical and emotional trauma that they need help to overcome. They may also …

5 Things to Understand Before Filing for Disability Benefits

Jan 15, 2021 | Bankruptcy, Joseph Campbell

Do you have a medical condition that makes it difficult for you to work? If you do, you could be eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA)? The SSA’s Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program provides monthly financial help to individuals who cannot work at a substantial level because of a disability. …

Debt Settlement Companies May Not Offer the Better Solution

Jan 5, 2021 | Bankruptcy

Financial hardship can happen to anyone. A sudden job loss, health problem, death in the family, etc. can cause you to become burdened by debt. Does this describe you? Are you seeking a solution to your debt problems? Have you seen the advertisements from debt settlement companies offering to help settle your debt for less …

Montgomery’s Maxwell AFB Could Be Home to New Helicopter Training Unit

Dec 22, 2020 | Miscellaneous

Last month, the Air Force selected Montgomery’s 908th Airlift Wing located at Maxwell Air Force Base as the preferred host of the new MH-139 Grey Wolf Formal Training Unit (FTU). According to the Air Force, the new MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter will replace the UH-1N Huey helicopters across the Air Force’s fleet by 2023. The …

How Covid-19 Has Affected Bankruptcies in Alabama

Dec 17, 2020 | Bankruptcy, David Poston

The Impact of Covid-19 Covid-19 has changed our way of life. Every day, we find ourselves having to adapt. Our economy has also been impacted by high jobless numbers and rising medical bills. Change is always challenging and these changes have had a ripple effect on unexpected areas of our lives. At Brock & Stout, …

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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Filing for Bankruptcy

Dec 14, 2020 | Bankruptcy, David Poston

Are you struggling financially? Bankruptcy could provide you a financial fresh start. But, to get all the benefits of bankruptcy you should avoid these three mistakes many people make when filing bankruptcy. Filing Too Late Many people delay filing bankruptcy out of fear or misunderstanding of the process. They try to do everything they can …

Mobile Mayor Explains the City’s “1000 Homes by 2026” Initiative

Dec 1, 2020 | Miscellaneous

In his September 3, 2020 State of the City address, Mobile Mayor, Sandy Stimpson, announced the city had a plan to build or renovate 1000 affordable homes in the city by 2026. Since this announcement was only a part of his greater speech, he gave no specifics about the plan. But, on November 5, Mayor …

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Receiving Social Security Disability for Hearing Loss

3 Tips for Appealing an SSDI Rejection

Fixing Your Credit Report after Bankruptcy

Gov. Ivey Awards $1.4 million to Help Crime Victims in the Wiregrass

5 Things to Understand Before Filing for Disability Benefits

Debt Settlement Companies May Not Offer the Better Solution

Montgomery’s Maxwell AFB Could Be Home to New Helicopter Training Unit

How Covid-19 Has Affected Bankruptcies in Alabama

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Filing for Bankruptcy

Mobile Mayor Explains the City’s “1000 Homes by 2026” Initiative

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