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How Many Payments before Car Repossession in Georgia
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…
Read MoreWhat To Do If You Are Being Sued For Debt In Georgia
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…
Read MoreCan You Settle Debt After Being Sued? 2026 Guide
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.…
Read MoreWhat Debts Should I Stop Paying Before Bankruptcy in 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…
Read MoreCan Your Social Security Benefits Be Garnished in Georgia?
If you’re struggling with debt, you might be asking: Can Social Security benefits be garnished in Georgia? In Georgia, Social Security benefits are generally protected from garnishment by private creditors, but can be garnished for unpaid…
My only income is Social Security. Should I still consider bankruptcy?
We often meet with people with debt problems whose only income is Social Security benefits. In some cases, they are “judgment proof”. That is, there is no way for their creditors to collect. Other than…
Can I file for Social Security Disability even if I’m still working?
This is a question we hear virtually every day. Many people believe they could qualify for disability, but are afraid to leave their job and take a chance on pursuing a claim. Here’s the reality….
I’ve been denied Social Security Disability benefits before. Can I file a new claim?
Even if you have been previously denied disability benefits, you can file a new claim. To receive Social Security Disability benefits, though, you must not only prove disability, you must meet the earnings requirement….
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…
Time Frame for Social Security Benefits
In an ideal world, people with disabilities would receive immediate support, but the modern world is far from ideal. If you are applying for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits, the following steps may take you…
Caring for Children: Social Security Benefits in Georgia
Social Security helps those in need, but determining who is in need can be difficult, especially when the person in question is a child. Disabilities make it difficult for children to study or work, but…
What is the Ticket to Work Program?
When you are a person living on social security disability, it’s hard to see if you can work again without risking losing your benefits. With the Ticket to Work program, you sign up voluntarily. If…
Social Security Disability Rules Specific to Georgia
If you are applying for social security in Athens, Georgia, you start by calling your local social security office and setting up a disability. Approximately 70 percent of the people that apply for disability benefits…
Veterans: Check on Social Security Disability Benefits
There’s no doubt that we, as Americans, owe a lasting debt of gratitude to our military veterans. As we celebrate Veterans Day, we are reminded that some of those who donned the uniform suffered irreparable…



