For some people, becoming a homeowner is the product of years of hard work. For others, the land or home where they live could be part of a legacy from a family member. Regardless of how someone acquires real property, they probably expect to enjoy ownership of that...
Year: 2024
Be gentle when telling adult children you’re divorcing
Years ago, you and your partner discussed getting divorced. However, both of you decided to wait until the children were older because they were too young at the time. Even if your children are now adults, telling them that you are divorcing can be difficult. It's...
Women often have different heart attack symptoms
When men have heart attacks, they often complain about one main symptom: severe chest pain. They may say that it feels like their chest is being crushed. Men will often talk about difficulty breathing. If you watch movies and TV shows where people are supposed to...
3 things you can do to improve your odds of an SSDI approval
Obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is notoriously difficult, with the vast majority of initial claims being denied. What can you do about it? Plenty. A proactive approach can make it easier to avoid common problems that cause valid claims...
Should single parents have an estate plan?
As a single parent, you shoulder the responsibility of raising your child, often without the support of a co-parent. While it's not something we like to think about, it's essential to consider what would happen to your child if something were to happen to you. This is...
Does auto tech actually make the road safer?
Automotive technology has really come a long way over the years. Today, there are many innovative types of tech designed to prevent car accidents. An example is a forward collision warning system, which may be paired with an automatic braking system. This type of...
What happens if someone doesn’t update their estate plan?
Estate planning often requires some very uncomfortable moments. People have to think about what happens to their loved ones when they die and what kind of care they may require if they have some kind of debilitating medical emergency. Most adults who have taken the...
How to tell your spouse you want a divorce
Figuring out what to tell your spouse after you decide that you want a divorce can be challenging. What statements should you use? What reactions can you expect? The concerns can be endless. Here are three tips to help you initiate the conversation: Plan what to say...
2 signs of spinal cord injury after a crash you shouldn’t ignore
Motor vehicle accidents are unfortunate and often unpredictable events that can cause a wide spectrum of injuries, some of which may not be immediately apparent. One such injury is a spinal cord injury (SCI), which can result in serious and long-lasting consequences....
How do you know if you should seek a plea deal?
You may have heard that very few criminal cases ever go to trial. If all or even most of them did, our courts, judges and prosecutors would be overwhelmed. A big part of the reason they don’t is because prosecutors and defendants reach a plea agreement. That’s when a...