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Social Security Disability Hearing: Win Your Claim

June 14, 2026

You open the mail, see the hearing notice, and your stomach drops. After months of forms, denials, and waiting, Social Security has finally set your disability hearing. Clients in Athens who call my office at…

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Credit Counseling Services Free (Debt Relief Path)

June 13, 2026

Debt usually stops feeling like a math problem before anyone asks for help. It starts feeling personal. The mailbox gets heavier, your phone lights up with numbers you don’t recognize, and every ordinary expense starts…

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Small Business Debt Consolidation (Expert Guide For Georgia)

June 12, 2026

You open the books on Sunday night to see what Monday is going to demand from you. There’s the merchant cash advance pulling from daily sales. Two business credit cards are near their limits. A…

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Workers Compensation Retaliation (Georgia Guide)

June 11, 2026

You report a work injury because that’s what you’re supposed to do. Then the tone changes. Your supervisor stops speaking to you the same way. Your hours shrink. Overtime disappears. A write-up shows up for…

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What Is The Difference Between Credit Counseling and Debtor Education?

If you’re facing a difficult financial situation, there’s a good chance that bankruptcy has at least crossed your mind at some point. Regardless of whether you’re considering filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy…

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What a Social Security Disability Denial Means

If you’ve recently received a notice of denial for your Social Security Disability claim, then you’re not alone; in fact, it’s estimated that initial claims have a denial rate of around 65 percent. So, what…

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Why is Georgia a Bankruptcy Leader?

As the 2010s began, Georgia was infamous as the state hardest hit by bankruptcies, even in the midst of the recession. Today, while conditions have improved, Georgia is still one of the top states filing…

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Out with the Old! New Companies Forcing Companies Out

New, successful ventures are on the rise this year – and so are the older brands and companies getting ousted because of them. Here are the businesses teetering on the brink or getting ready to…

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Ways to Have a Low Cost Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year, however it can also be the most expensive day of the year. In 2014, the average person spent $133.91 on candy, flowers and other heart-shaped…

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Top Reasons People Go Bankrupt

It’s easy to assume that someone who files for bankruptcy protection has been financially irresponsible, but according to a recent post in the Huffington Post, some of the most common reasons people file for bankruptcy…

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Why You Need to Organize Your Taxes NOW

As a new year begins, it is a good time to get organized and start fresh. This includes preparing for your taxes. While it may be tempting to wait until the last minute, especially if…

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Getting Your Credit Card Debt Back Under Control

Credit card debt can quickly pile up, especially during the holidays. People tend to apply for more store credit cards and spend more money on their current credit cards this time of year when compared…

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State of the Home: Assessing Your Finances

Assessing your finances and learning more about where you stand can help you get a true understanding of your financial life and make the most of your income and assets. You can’t do anything to…

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Workers Comp Considerations: Are My Benefits Taxable?

Benjamin Franklin said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Of the two certainties, death is far simpler. While everyone must pay some taxes, calculating the amount you…

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