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If your Supplemental Security Income disability claim has been denied on your first go-round, don’t worry. You’re not alone. Most disability claims are denied at first review. The comprehensive claims process, including appeals, can be long and draining. As an applicant, you have the responsibility of proving that you are disabled, according to the SSA’s … Read more
At some point after a Social Security disability benefits claim has been reviewed and approved, a claimant will receive an official verification of benefits letter. The information in this letter is extremely important since it outlines the details of what you should expect in terms of the monthly benefits you’ll receive. An applicant may also … Read more
Today begins our money saving challenge: DON’T PAY FULL PRICE FOR ANYTHING THIS WEEK! So, how exactly will you meet this challenge? At the grocery, use coupons, buy sale items or buy store brands. Try shopping at Goodwill, flea markets and garage sales. You might be surprised by what you find! Over the weekend, my … Read more
Anyone can become temporarily or permanently disabled at any time, so it’s good to know what your options are when it comes to filing a successful claim for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. SSDI benefits could provide helpful income that helps you meet your own needs and those of your family. Though the application process … Read more
Have you been searching “how to spend less than 10000 on a wedding?” Yes, it can be done! Is the most important day of your life worth starting your marriage in debt? Check out how to throw a wedding for less than $10,000. Your wedding day is one of the days you will remember for … Read more
Board games have enjoyed a bit of a renaissance these past few years. When you were a kid, you probably played Parcheesi, Clue, Sorry, or Checkers to pass the time. As an adult, you might enjoy brain games or outdoor games. (Check out our article on brain games here, or our recommendations for outdoor games … Read more
It’s that time of year again: spring cleaning time! Don’t just curb alert that junk from your house. Sell it on an app! We’ve told you about Mercari and Poshmark before, but those aren’t your only options. Nor is selling on eBay necessarily your best choice if you’re strapped for time. If nothing else fits … Read more
Travel on a budget is possible, but which is the winner in a battle of Airbnb vs. Hostel? Many people dream of world travel. Checking out new landscapes, putting your feet in the sand and experiencing new cultures is at the top of many wish lists, but few take the plunge. Traveling the world is … Read more
It seems like everything costs more than it used to. Trips to the grocery store and gas station are taking bigger bites of our wallets. We’re all looking for ways to save money. Do you shop online? Do you eat out? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then you can save money. … Read more
In unstable economic times, people are always looking for safe investments for their money. Many will keep their cash in the banks, but some who remember the crash of 2008 or even the Great Depression will be looking for physical investments. Some will turn to property, some will invest in antiques, and some will look … Read more