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How Social Security Appeals Have Changed During the Pandemic

How Social Security Appeals Have Changed During the Pandemic

Changes have been made to the Social Security appeals process to protect beneficiaries and staff from the coronavirus. How Social Security Appeals Have Changed During the Pandemic Many Social Security applicants are denied upon their first application and choose to appeal this decision. There are four levels of appeal for those that disagree with the […]

Biden Endorses Warren Bankruptcy Policy

Biden Endorses Warren Bankruptcy

Joe Biden Endorses Warren Bankruptcy Policy As the number of days to the 2020 election dwindle down and primary results roll in, presidential candidates are refining their policies and campaigns. At a virtual townhall in Illinois in mid-March, former Vice President Joe Biden announced his endorsement of Elizabeth Warren’s bankruptcy policy. When the bankruptcy law […]

Coronavirus COVID-19 Social Security Scams

Coronavirus COVID-19 Social Security Scams

New coronavirus (COVID-19) Social Security Scams Emerge – What to look out for to protect yourself. Earlier this month, we shared a blog post of emerging Social Security scams that were taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, more scams have been reported targeting Social Security beneficiaries. In the previous post, two scams were highlighted. […]

Minnesota Coronavirus (COVID-19): Unemployment & The Restaurant Industry

Minnesota Coronavirus (COVID-19): Unemployment & The Restaurant Industry

The affects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Minnesota Unemployment & The Restaurant Industry Governor Walz has extended Minnesota’s Stay at Home Order through May 4th, also extending the closure of dine-in spaces and other entertainment venues. Restaurants, their employees, and the hospitality industry are facing unemployment and revenue loss. From systematic changes in filing for […]

Coronavirus Scams: What to Watch for During COVID-19

Coronavirus Scams

Be Smart About Scams: What to Watch for During COVID-19 Coronavirus Scams: The Social Security Administration has released helpful information on avoiding coronavirus-related scams. The SSA is warning against fraudulent letters that have been reported which state benefits will decrease or even stop due to COVID-19 closures. It has also been reported that some Medicare […]

How COVID-19 is Affecting the Economy

Coronavirus Affect on Economy

All industries have been uniquely impacted by COVID-19 and its dramatic change to our everyday. Access to paid sick leave, the ability to work remotely and industry-wide shutdowns have affected different sectors of the workforce. According to MarketWatch, consumer-reliant industries will be the first to feel the hit of the new coronavirus strain. This classification […]