Aug 17, 2020 | Bankruptcy, David Poston
Are you delinquent on your loan payments? Do you worry that your creditors might repossess something you own? If you offered your personal property as collateral on a loan then your creditor might be able to repossess the property depending on the type of property it is. Not all loan agreements include collateral and laws …
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Aug 7, 2020 | Bankruptcy
After experiencing financial difficulties for years, Fairfield, a small suburb of Birmingham, filed for bankruptcy on May 19, 2020. The city has struggled since one of its largest employers, U.S. Steel, shuttered part of its operation in 2015, causing the loss of hundreds of jobs. Then the next year Walmart closed the city’s Supercenter. These …
read more: Fairfield, AL, a Birmingham Suburb, Files Bankruptcy
Aug 5, 2020 | 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 wares. But, since the turn-of-the-century, the retailer has struggled to maintain sales …
read more: Andalusia’s JCPenney Store Closing Because of Bankruptcy
Aug 3, 2020 | Bankruptcy, David Poston
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 ground. What Debt Can Do to a Marriage According to a recent study …
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Jul 20, 2020 | Bankruptcy, David Poston
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 Foreclosure Process Start in Alabama? According to federal laws, a lender cannot start …
read more: Understanding the Alabama Foreclosure Process and How Bankruptcy Can Help
Jul 6, 2020 | Bankruptcy, David Poston
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 consider the following: The types of debt you owe; Your …
read more: 5 Ways to Handle Debt
Jun 22, 2020 | Social Security Disability, Gary W. Stout
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 through a structured process. Various decision-makers will handle your claim throughout each stage of …
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Jun 8, 2020 | Social Security Disability
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 your condition meets their criteria for receiving them. Sometimes the SSA will require an …
read more: Understanding the Social Security Disability Consultative Exam
May 18, 2020 | Bankruptcy, Gary W. Stout
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 your eligibility for benefits. This post will help explain what the Social Security Disability …
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May 4, 2020 | Bankruptcy, David Poston
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 be a debilitating and costly disease. It robs …
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