It's a little bit intimidating to start the disability process with Social Security -- there are a lot of rumors that you hear and it's hard to separate fact from fiction.Here's a handy list of facts that you can use to make the process as painless as possible and...
SSDI may be an option for those under 50
You work as hard as you can. You’ve been providing for yourself for awhile now. You want to keep working, but you have an injury or illness that makes it difficult. You’ve heard of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), but you don’t know too...
Know what child custody matters to include in an agreement
Cases that involve child custody are often very difficult for parents to work through simply because the thought of having to share the child is unpleasant. Unfortunately, when you and your ex divorce or end your relationship, this is what is going to happen.We...
Over 50 and disabled? You may qualify for benefits
When Sarah was young she was a dynamo--she worked three jobs, put herself through college and still had energy to spare. Even once she had kids, her energy was a force as she ran around with her children, coaching and organizing PTA fundraisers.Sarah was greatly...
What are the benefits of legally filing for paternity?
Establishing legal paternity is important because, above anything else, it creates more security under the law for the child in question. It's not just significant for estranged or legally divorced parents, but also for parents who are together but not married. This...
Understanding the short sale and how it might help you
Are you facing foreclosure on your home? Would you like to sell it, but you can't get enough out of it to cover your mortgage balance? If so, then you may want to consider a short sale.A short sale is when you sell your home for less than you owe on the mortgage. Your...
Cancer qualifies for Social Security Compassionate Allowance
Understanding the rules to obtain benefits from the Social Security Administration is confusing. The process is even more challenging when the search comes during a health crisis such as a cancer diagnosis. According to Cancer.gov, more than one-third of people in the...