April, 2012 | Law Office of Ellene Welsh

Benefits available for SSD entrepreneurs

On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Apr 24, 2012 | Social Security Disability, social security disability 1

Starting up a new business can be incredibly difficult, regardless of an entrepreneur's experience level or financial backing. Many businesses fail because of inadequate funding, but others falter because of poor business plans, bad management and overly optimistic...

Student loans canceled for disability can still be taxed

On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Apr 17, 2012 | Social Security Disability, social security disability 1

Even though student loans can be canceled because of total disability, individuals in Georgia and elsewhere who have received this benefit have been blind-sided by fees associated with loan forgiveness. People who currently receive Social Security Disability benefits...

Report shows national death of affordable housing

On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Apr 10, 2012 | Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

A newly minted report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition about affordable housing in this country indicates that many low-income groups are increasingly vulnerable to homelessness, thanks to the high cost of rent and home ownership. The report specifically...

Woman loses check after Social Security number stolen

On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Apr 6, 2012 | Social Security Disability, social security disability 1

When one relies on Social Security Disability benefits to pay bills and keep food on the table, it is important to make sure that those benefit checks arrive on time. With a proliferation in online identity theft during the last few years, it's important to constantly...