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CAN THEY GARNISH YOUR SSDI BENEFIT?
Under most circumstances, creditors cannot garnish or seize Social Security disability benefits. For example, loan companies, banks or...

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Jan 17, 20221 min read
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EVEN YOUR HOBBIES MATTER WITH SSDI
When you start the process to get SSDI disability, you will be amazed at how much information Social Security wants. It's not just your...

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Jan 13, 20222 min read
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MISTAKES THAN DOOM DISABILITY CLAIMS
Getting approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is difficult at best. However, certain mistakes on the...

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Jan 8, 20222 min read
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"PAY OFF YOUR MORTGAGE" SCAMS
Every time you go online you see a big headline like, "Government Will Pay Off Your Mortgage" or "Alabama Homeowners Can Get Their...

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Dec 21, 20212 min read
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THE DECISION WRITING PROCESS
What happens after a judge approves a disability claim? Often, a judge will make a decision within 3 or 4 days after a Social Security...

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Dec 14, 20211 min read
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TEMPORARY DISABILITY BENEFITS "SSDI"
While browsing the internet you may have seen an ad for "Temporary Social Security Disability." That is misleading. The truth is: ...

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Dec 10, 20211 min read
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WHO IS COVERED BY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY?
Many people believe that every US citizen is covered by Social Security Disability Insurance, called SSDI for short. However, only...

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Dec 9, 20211 min read
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5 STEPS SOCIAL SECURITY USES TO DECIDE IF YOU ARE DISABLED
When you file a new application for disability benefits, Social Security will use a five-step sequential process to decide if you are...

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Dec 9, 20212 min read
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USE RFC TO GET DISABILITY APPROVED
RFC is one of the most powerful tools available to get Social Security disability approved. What is it? RFC stands for RESIDUAL...

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Dec 3, 20212 min read
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SOCIAL SECURITY SCAMS
About every 8 seconds, a senior in the United States falls victim to a Social Security scam. If you receive a telephone call with any of...

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Dec 1, 20211 min read
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WHAT IS YOUR CHANCE OF GETTING DISABILITY WITHOUT A LAWYER?
34 percent of claimants who don't have a lawyer get approved for Social Security disability benefits. 60 percent of claimants who have a...

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Dec 1, 20211 min read
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GETTING DISABILITY BENEFITS: YOUR BEST BET
If you need Social Security disability benefits (monthly income + Medicare), your best bet may lie in the grid rules. They are also...

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Nov 29, 20211 min read
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HOW TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AT A HEARING
Disability hearings are conducted by special judges called Administrative Law Judges (ALJs). The hearing will be a question and answer...

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Nov 24, 20212 min read
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WHY WOULD YOU HIRE AN ATTORNEY TO GET SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY?
Here are the top 5 reasons to use an attorney if you're trying to get Social Security disability: 1. Your chance of success is at least...

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Nov 17, 20212 min read
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DON'T CONFUSE SSI WITH SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
I'm amazed when I see Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) confused with SSI (Supplemental Security Income). Two different...

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Nov 16, 20212 min read
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HOW A GOOD ATTORNEY APPROACHES A DISABILITY CASE
A good attorney/advocate will usually follow these steps in helping you win your disability benefits: 1. We will get to know your...

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Nov 7, 20211 min read
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WHY YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY
Technically you are not required to have an attorney when trying to get Social Security benefits. Practically, however, you DO need an...

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Nov 1, 20212 min read
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BEST WAY GO GET DISABILITY BENEFITS
What's the best way to get Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits? If you are approaching advanced age (50 to 54) or in the Advanced...

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Oct 29, 20212 min read
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DISABILITY: WRONG INFO ON THE INTERNET - Beware!
Beware when using the Internet for information about Social Security disability. While there is a wealth of helpful information out...

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Oct 15, 20211 min read
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WHY SOCIAL SECURITY IS SUCH AN ORDEAL
Ordeal is the word we most often hear to describe the Social Security disability process. Applicants face forms, questionnaires,...

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Oct 10, 20212 min read
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