Monthly Archives: June 2025

Co-Signers and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Are you considering a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing in order to get a fresh start? If so, it is important to understand how a liquidation bankruptcy can affect any debt you currently have for which you have a co-signer. When a person co-signs a debt, that co-signer becomes liable for the debt just like… Read More »

Tips for Having Your SSDI Application Approved
Are you preparing to file an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? If so, it is important to know what you should do (and what you should not do) to give yourself the best chance of having your application approved upon your initial filing. For so many disabled adults, minor errors in… Read More »

Types of Dementia That Can Qualify for SSDI Benefits
The term “dementia” is not a specific medical condition or diagnosis unto itself, but rather is what the National Institute on Aging (NIA) defines as “an umbrella term used to describe a range of neurological conditions affecting the brain that get worse over time.” Accordingly, the Social Security Administration (SSA) Blue Book does not… Read More »

Who Can Get SSDI Benefits Fast-Tracked?
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits with the Social Security Administration (SSA), receiving an approval notice, and getting your first check can be a lengthy process — and this is assuming that everything goes smoothly the first time around. Many SSDI applicants are denied after submitting their initial application, and they must… Read More »

What is SSDI Back Pay?
Have you been dealing with a disabling condition that has prevented you from working, but you have not yet started the process of seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? If so, you could potentially be eligible to receive SSDI payments that can include back pay. What is back pay and how can you… Read More »