As unorthodox as it may sound, it is often more common in America to replace a broken item rather than to fix it. The act of discarding broken items instead of having them fixed occurs partially from having an excess of products that are made inexpensively, and also because of the power that advertising tends …
Defining white collar crime versus street crime might be a matter of semantics, but the biggest difference is that white collar crime is a traditionally non-violent crime. Street crime, on the other hand, may have a violent element or component to the crime in some cases. When it comes to differentiating these crimes further, crime …
The Takata airbag scandal, which prompted the largest recall in United States automotive history, dates back to at least 1999 when the company began manufacturing airbags. A complete timeline of the events up until May of 2017 is available, but the highlights begin around the year 2000. This is when internal documents indicate that the …
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) pays benefits to eligible individuals with limited income and resources who fall under one of the following categories: disabled, blind, or over the age of 65. Applying for SSI includes an application for Social Security benefits; however, eligibility for SSI does not depend on the individual or their family’s work history. …
The gift of giving continues even after death. It’s not uncommon for a parent to leave a sibling, friend or child something special to remember them by. The process through which this works is called a bequest. There are four distinct types, and anyone considering devising a will should be familiar with them all. What …
In 2017, a child was born every eight seconds. Every mother knows the worry of prenatal upkeep, of ensuring both mother and infant are well-cared for during the nine months the child is in the womb. What they may not expect is to become hypoglycemic. Unfortunately, it’s a common problem in pregnancies, especially if the …
Japanese-based company Takata and it’s United States counterpart TK Holdings Inc. both filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in their respective countries last year. Following what some might call the largest automotive recall in history, the company just couldn’t keep up with the financial and public relation demands, which consisted of multiple lawsuits, multi-million dollar fines, …