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How Many Payments before Car Repossession in Georgia

May 14, 2026

You miss a car payment, tell yourself you'll catch it up next check, and keep going to work, school drop-off, and doctor visits like normal. In Georgia, that assumption can be dangerous. A lot of…

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What To Do If You Are Being Sued For Debt In Georgia

May 13, 2026

The envelope usually arrives on an ordinary day. Then you open it, see a court caption, a plaintiff's name, and allegations about a debt you may or may not fully recognize. It's common to feel…

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Can You Settle Debt After Being Sued? 2026 Guide

May 12, 2026

Yes, you can settle debt after being sued, and creditors often accept 30% to 50% of the debt before judgment or 40% to 60% below the judgment amount after judgment when it makes economic sense.…

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What Debts Should I Stop Paying Before Bankruptcy in 2026

May 11, 2026

When money is tight, the first question isn't usually, "Should I file bankruptcy?" The more immediate concern is: Which bill do I pay this week, and which one can wait? That question usually shows up…

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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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Resolve to Go on a Spending Diet in 2016

New year, new you. This is the sentiment shared by many as resolutions, promises and goals are written on January 1, 2016. Some resolve to find love, advance their career or shed some pounds. Lee…

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5 Ways to Have Low-Cost Holidays Without Anyone Knowing

With the holidays right around the corner, this is a stressful time for many hard-working people across the country. After all, the holidays have become rather commercialized, with the average American spending around $800 on…

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Mediterranean Mayhem: Understanding The Greek Crisis

Mediterranean Mayhem: Understanding The Greek Debt Crisis

International finance may be Greek to you, but national bankruptcies are surprisingly similar to personal ones. To understand the current financial crisis in Greece, it helps to think of the Greek nation as an individual…

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What are 'Compassionate Allowances?'

Filing for disability can be a scary thing. You probably planned on working in your set career path until retirement. No one envisions their future as one where they have an illness or disability that…

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Who Makes Social Security Disability Decisions?

When you apply for social security disability benefits, the process is nothing short of daunting. As Athens lawyers, we are committed to helping people receive the disability benefits they deserve, we work hard to ensure…

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10 Facts About the Student Debt Crisis

Many graduates are saddled with debt as they leave school behind and embark on their career. If you are having trouble with payments, know that you are not alone. Know these 10 facts about student…

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Can You Terminate Your Social Security Benefits?

Although your social security benefits may provide you with a regular monthly income and medical insurance, you may eventually need to cancel the coverage. If you discovered a way to make an income despite your…

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Filing for Social Security Disability with a Heart Transplant Diagnosis

You have just received the worst news of your life. Until last week, you felt extraordinarily healthy for your age. So healthy in fact that you hadn’t consulted a doctor in years. That was a…

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