Buying a House Together When You’re Not Married? A Lawyer Explains Why It’s One of the Worst Financial Moves You Can Make
When living together doesn't work out, an unmarried couple who have maintained separate financial lives can move on with no ...
‘They Are Putting Residents’ Lives at Risk’: Behind the Scenes at an Assisted Living Facility
When shopping for an assisted living facility to care for your loved one, look for these red flags before signing ...
Unconscionable Employment Contracts: What Aspiring Broadcast Journalists Need to Know Before Signing
Some newly graduated broadcast journalists are finding themselves trapped in low-paying newsroom roles because of predatory contracts that impose heavy ...
Why I Believe John Oliver Was Actually Too Kind to ‘Cash Now’ Predators
Current laws are largely ineffective at protecting accident victims from predatory "fast cash" companies that buy structured settlements. Selling your ...
Are This Company’s Ads About Its Push-to-Talk Devices Misleading? In My Legal Opinion, Yes, They Are
These push-to-talk radios are marketed as independent, unlimited-range walkie-talkies, but they actually require an LTE tower — the company's website ...
These 2 Books Prove That Common Sense Still Wins (and They Could Cure Your Financial Pessimism)
Combining the historical wisdom from Joseph Moore's new book, which recounts how financial crises and temptations repeat, with the practical ...
The Unexpected Gift That Bladder Cancer Can Give a Marriage: A Follow-Up to a Previous Article That Received a Big (Emotional) Response
While managing a serious illness can be a brutal reality, many couples find the experience transforms their marriage for the ...
How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off by an Extended-Warranty Auto Contract
Don't buy an extended auto warranty unless you can first read the contract (and have it reviewed by a mechanic) ...
Final Exam vs Family Vacation: What’s a Professor to Do When Students Demand an Exception to a Hard and Fast Rule for a ‘Capricious’ Reason?
Two students wanted to reschedule a final exam so they could visit Italy with family, and when their professor refused, ...
This Commonsense Guide Can Actually Make You an Excellent Negotiator: It’s All About Practice (and Learning From the Best)
Written by experts who have experience with high-stakes situations like FBI hostage crises and diplomacy, "Never Settle" stands out from ...
If You’re Considering Law School, This History Lesson Is for You
AI could be the modern equivalent of the automobile's impact on blacksmiths as it rapidly transforms the legal profession, potentially ...
We’ve Survived Bladder Cancer, But Live With the Effects of Surgery. Tough Love Isn’t What We Need
Bladder cancer survivors and a therapist share the realities of living with a stoma, why well-intentioned words can be hurtful, ...
Wake Up, Jerry: Your Wife Wants You to Stop Snoring and Read This Before Launching Your Landscaping Biz
An insurance expert explains that Jerry skipping essential business insurance is a "false economy" for new small-business owners, and a ...
These Real-World Examples of Societal Impact Can Inspire College Students for Their Next Chapter
What motivates the creation of societally impactful ventures? We can find some answers in the invention of a life-saving gadget ...
Your Retirement Needs a Sketchbook, Not Just a Spreadsheet: This Book Focuses on Your Life Goals Rather Than the Math
"Your Retirement Sketchbook" focuses on the hardest part of retirement planning — figuring out what your retirement life will look ...
Think You’re Too Busy to Do an Estate Plan? In 3 Hours (Seriously), You Could Save Your Heirs Months (or Years) of Stress and Heartache
The cost of delaying estate planning is far greater than the time it takes to get the ball rolling. Sudden ...
Snail Mail vs Email Fail: How E-Billing Has Led to Missed Payments and Fraud Risks (What Can You Do?)
Email-only billing has created problems for some customers as bills land in spam folders and payment disputes ensue, not to ...
What Can You Do When Your Neighbor’s Tree Is a Danger to the Neighborhood?
Some neighbors are just jerks, but that doesn't mean you have to be. Here's how to go about creating a ...
How a Simple Clue Unlocked a Workplace Safety Crisis: All We Had to Do Was Listen
A lot of people with hearing issues won't seek help, or they refuse to wear hearing aids. "Nicole" had a ...
An Executive’s ‘Idiotic’ Idea: Skip Safety Class and Commit a Federal Crime
Several contract medical professionals reached out to say that one of their bosses first tried to force them to take ...
Looking for a Financial Book That Won’t Put Your Young Adult to Sleep? This One Makes ‘Cents’
"Wealth Your Way" by Cosmo DeStefano offers a highly accessible guide for young adults and their parents on building wealth ...
A Wake-Up Call and a Healthy Dose of Terror: How to Survive Your First Days in Prison
This young man needed to be scared straight after his mother expressed her fear that he was on a path ...
This Is How You Can Land a Job You’ll Love
"Work How You Are Wired" leads job seekers on a journey of self-discovery. Understanding your natural abilities, personality and core ...
‘You Owe Me a Refund’: Readers Report Challenging Their Attorneys’ Bills
The article about lawyers billing clients for hours of work that AI did in seconds generated quite a response. One ...
Beyond the Bar: Your 5-Step Guide to Discovering Whether a Lawyer Is Shady
Research shows you can't rely on some state bar websites to vet a lawyer you're considering hiring. Here's how to ...
