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How to Calculate Social Security Credits, Formerly Quarters of Coverage

How to Calculate Social Security Credits, Formerly Quarters of Coverage

The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a credits system to determine who is eligible to collect benefits. The SSA will examine whether you have met the minimum work requirements for eligibility. These credits, once called “quarters of coverage,” are based on the amount of time you have worked, and, to some extent, the compensation you…

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How Much Should You Pay in SSI Lawyers Fees?

When you are filing for Social Security, it is recommended that you start connecting with SSI and SSDI lawyers to assist you in the process. Just having the connection and being informed will help increase your odds of being approved on your first go-round.  However, if you have already applied and been denied, then it…

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5 Questions to Ask your Social Security Disability Attorney

5 Questions to Ask your Social Security Disability Attorney

The process of obtaining Social Security can be time-consuming, stressful, and confusing.   Whether you’re filing your initial disability claim or working with a Social Security Disability Attorney on an appeal to a denial of your claim, you may still not have much personal knowledge of where you are in the process.   For this reason, we…

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