No one enjoys dwelling on the subject of their funeral, but all of us need to accept its reality sooner or later. Some people have strong beliefs about their funeral or burial. If you want your voice to be heard regarding your funeral decisions, you should consider pre-planning your funeral. Although you may have an estate plan or will, by making your final arrangements with a funeral home, there will be no doubt for your family. Read on to learn…
Per the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over one million drivers have been arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of narcotics or alcohol in 2016. That’s only 1% out of the 111 million self-reported, alcohol-impaired driving episodes involving adults in the United States every year. Those numbers are staggering, and part of the reason why the government has become serious about holding citizens accountable and prosecuting them when charged with driving while ability impaired or…
It can be disheartening and overwhelming to receive a denial for your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim, especially when you are unable to work due to disability that impacts your daily life. Approval rates can vary significantly depending on the state. Understanding which states are the most challenging to obtain disability benefits from can provide insight into the challenges you may face during the pursuit of benefits. For many individuals, trying to get approved for disability after 50 can…
Crime comes in many forms, and many of them involve one or more victim parties, such as someone who was assaulted, injured, robbed, or sexually abused for one reason or another. It may also be noted that in many cases, the instigator and the victim knew each other beforehand; random attacks are not necessarily the norm. When a person is facing criminal charges such as for a DUI, drug possession, domestic violence, or the like, then they can turn to…
The statistics on driving under the influence are staggering. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a million US drivers were arrested in 2016 for driving under the influence. If you are one of the individuals facing a DUI charge, you may be wondering if and when you should get a lawyer. After all, attorneys can be expensive, and a DUI charge may not seem too bad of a charge. However, to the untrained individual,…
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that many marriages end in divorce. It’s estimated that there are more than 800,000 divorces every year in the U.S., and one you have been divorced once, you are more likely to get divorced if you remarry. Going through a divorce can be tough enough, but it is made even tougher if you and your spouse have children. Child custody laws can be difficult to understand and even harder to navigate. If you are…
You son was six and a half months when you moved back from Costa Rica. You did not want a second job, but you knew, as a single mom, eventually you would have to take on the dreaded night shift that all single parents seem to need. But you gave yourself until the end of the year before you started the night time job search. And you bought expensive skincare that promised to help you improve your outer confidence, a…
From consumer fraud to the cost of college to medical bills, debt is hugely common all throughout the United States. As a matter of fact, consumer debt alone had exceeded $4 trillion by the time that we reached the June of 2019. In the more than half of a year that has transpired since, this number has unfortunately only continued to grow. Sadly, this issue is one that has impacted people all throughout the country, including families. Within the United…
Forgetting to set your alarm clock meant you were off your normal routine yesterday and it really messed with your head. No morning workout, no morning reading, no morning mindset practice. You simply jumped into the day! As your day became more and more chaotic, you knew you had to refocus myself. Even though you had meals to prep, laundry to fold, things to clean and straighten. You forced yourself to stop and take the time you needed to reset….
Getting married is simply part of the natural progression of life for many people all throughout the United States. As a matter of fact, up to half of all adults are currently married, with the vast majority (around 90%) officially tying the knot before they reach the age of 50 (often well before, as is the case for many). Unfortunately, however, not all of these marriages will last. As a matter of fact, at least 40% of all couples who…
