Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Common Myths About SSDI Benefits
If you were recently injured or diagnosed with a debilitating illness, you may have begun speaking with friends or family members about your situation or doing some research on the internet. Anytime a person starts looking into the possibility of seeking disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance program, or SSDI, misconceptions and… Read More »
Should I File For Consumer Bankruptcy? 3 Things To Consider
Anyone who is struggling with consumer debt may have considered the possibility of filing for personal bankruptcy, either a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Depending upon the particular facts of your situation, consumer bankruptcy could be the best option for you. However, it is critical to speak with an experienced St…. Read More »
What Assets Can I Keep If I File For Bankruptcy?
When you are considering the possibility of filing for consumer bankruptcy in the St. Petersburg area, you are likely wondering about the assets you currently own and whether or not you will be able to keep them. Your ability to retain particular assets will depend upon a variety of factors specific to your situation,… Read More »
What You Should Consider Before Seeking Disability Benefits
If you were recently injured or diagnosed with a debilitating illness that is preventing you from working, you might be considering the possibility of filing for disability benefits. Yet it is important to make sure that you have all necessary information and materials in order before you apply for benefits through the Social Security… Read More »
Can I Keep My Home If I File For Bankruptcy?
Anyone who is considering the possibility of filing for consumer bankruptcy in Florida will have questions about the implications of the bankruptcy case for their personal property and assets. There are many misconceptions about both Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy on the internet and passed around by word of mouth. One of… Read More »
What You Should Know About Social Media When You Are Applying For SSDI Benefits
Social media use is prevalent among people of all age groups, from young adults using TikTok to older adults using Facebook. Indeed, according to the Pew Research Center, approximately 70 percent of all Americans have accounts on at least one social media platform and use social media “to connect with one another, engage with… Read More »
I Got Hurt While On Active Duty: Should I Seek SSDI Benefits Or VA Benefits?
Any job can result in serious and disabling injuries, although some professions have more known hazards than others. While there are many different types of dangerous jobs, active-duty service members routinely put themselves at risk of serious harm solely in the course of doing their jobs. Yet for an injured active-duty service member, it… Read More »
I Was Denied Social Security Disability: Now What?
If you recently suffered a debilitating injury or you were diagnosed with a disabling disease, you might have applied for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, commonly known as SSDI benefits. You may have applied for disability benefits and provided what you believed to be full and complete documentation, and you might have been surprised… Read More »
Will I Lose All Of My Property If I File For Bankruptcy?
If you are considering consumer bankruptcy in the St. Petersburg area and you have started to conduct some of your own research into the steps you will need to take to file, you might have come across information about the liquidation of assets. Or, if you have a friend or family member who filed… Read More »
Can I Have A Savings Account If I Am Receiving SSD Benefits?
If you are in the process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits (SSD benefits), or if you are currently receiving SSD payments, you may know that receiving money through earned income can complicate your eligibility for benefits and can, in many cases, disqualify you from receiving SSD benefits altogether. Yet it is possible… Read More »
