Items of Interest
If you have outstanding medical bills, your credit score could improve in 2025
July 13, 2024
Sabrina Dudley-Johnson
FibroDiva/Fibrocop
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Ever get hit with a medical bill that is several year's old? Ever apply for a credit card, car or personal loan, or a mortgage and get denied because of an old medical debit showing on your credit report? Well, you may not be able to contest the physical bill you receive but starting next year that notation on your credit report might go away.
​The Biden Administration has proposed a rule that would ban medical debt from credit reports. The change would prevent lenders from considering medical information when making credit decisions.
​For more information, check out this article.
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Does the tax man owe you some money?
January 06, 2024
Sabrina Dudley-Johnson
FibroDiva/Fibrocop
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Homeowners in Cook County, Illinois have the opportunity to reduce their real estate taxes through exemptions. By applying for exemptions, individuals can decrease their Second Installment Property Tax Bill. The Homeowner Exemption, commonly applicable and yielding an average savings of around $950, is recommended for all homeowners. Seniors aged 65 and above may qualify for additional tax relief through the Senior Exemption. Cook County residents with Fibromyalgia might be eligible for various exemptions, including Homeowners, Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze, Veterans with Disabilities, Persons with Disability, and Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption. It's advised for homeowners to carefully inspect their tax bills for accurate deduction application.
Vision Boards: Are They For Me?
May 20, 2022
Sabrina Dudley-Johnson
FibroDiva/Fibrocop
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Have you ever heard people talking about Vision Boards? Ever wonder what they are and if they might be a viable tool to add to your Fibromyalgia Management Tool kit?
Scam Alert
May 19, 2022
Sabrina Dudley-Johnson
FibroDiva/Fibrocop
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Do you get those emails, texts and phone calls claiming that your bank account or credit cards are about to be permanently closed unless you verify that you are you and still alive?
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Fibromyalgia and Foot Pain
May 12, 2021
Sabrina Dudley-Johnson
FibroDiva/Fibrocop
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As I sit around recuperating from the Tenex procedure, I began wondering if there is a connection between Fibromyalgia and foot pain, especially Achilles’ tendon problems like I’m currently battling. I started researching “Fibromyalgia and Foot Pain” and was immediately reminded of one of my grandmother’s favorite sayings, “be careful what you wish for”.
Got Allergies, Try Spring Cleaning
May 12, 2021
Sabrina Dudley-Johnson
FibroDiva/Fibrocop
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According to US News and World Reports, "tackling allergies with a good spring cleaning" [1] is a great idea. USN reports, "this can not only ease some of those spring symptoms but also get rid of allergens you've been living with for a while.
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