4 Reasons To Use Debt Settlement Instead Of Bankruptcy

Posted on: 6 June 2016

Getting into debt is very easy to do, yet getting out of it is not easy in any way. If you are ready to take charge of your finances by getting out of debt, a visit to a lawyer is a good option. Lawyers that specialize in debt solutions are skilled and experienced with numerous types of methods, and two common ones are debt settlement and bankruptcy. As you view these two options, you may want to stick with debt settlement for these three reasons.
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Can't Get Ahead Of Your Medical Debts? Is Bankruptcy The Right Option?

Posted on: 3 May 2016

When you find yourself facing a severe or chronic illness, any pre-illness money worries or woes you may have had are often apt to fly out the window (if at least temporarily). You may begin ordering takeout most nights because you don't have the time or ability to cook dinner, or your family could be required to incur thousands of dollars in hotel and dining costs if you are admitted as an inpatient at a medical facility far from home.
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Workers Compensation & Scope Of Employment: 4 Factors Impacting Injured Teachers

Posted on: 1 April 2016

A teacher's job seems to never end. Whether it's preparing the classroom for the school, staying late to grade papers, or getting through each school day, there is often no set schedule for a teacher. This is why workers compensation cases can get complicated when trying to settle with insurance companies and viewing your personal scope of employment. If you're a teacher that's been injured, a workers compensation attorney can help break down several factors in your case to determine the scope of employment and how it applies to your injury.
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How Can Vesting In A Pension Affect Your Ability To Receive Federal Disability Payments?

Posted on: 2 March 2016

Whether you've been a government or public service employee for decades or worked enough years to vest in a private pension ago, you may be eagerly anticipating the thought of a guaranteed income stream in retirement. Unfortunately, a disabling injury or illness can sideline your retirement plans, and you may worry about being able to stay afloat until you turn 62 and can begin drawing Social Security retirement payments. Read on to learn more about the federal disability benefits that may be available to you, as well as how these benefits can impact your receipt of pension income (and vice versa).
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