It’s an age-old dilemma: purchase a new car or keep the old clunker? Which is cheaper? Here, we’ll determine the costs of that shiny new Dodge you’ve been eyeing or the coughing, but reliable menace you can’t say goodbye to. New Car Expenses First, let’s break down the expenses of a new car in a …
Hamlet had his own issues, but perhaps you can relate to him as you stare at your filthy car, upon which one of your kids just wrote “clean me” through the back windshield’s grime. While Hamlet might have had the conundrum of existence to ponder, you’re digging in your pant pocket with an altogether different …
When your fridge goes kaput, you might feel like your savings (and all that delicious meat you have marinating inside) goes with it. Never fear! There are some tips that can save you hundreds of dollars on your quest for a new refrigerator. We’re here to spill the secrets. The Quest for the New Refrigerator …
Patch Adams puts an emphasis on the most important part of dying when actor Robin Williams said, “Death is not the enemy, gentlemen. If we’re going to fight a disease, let’s fight one of the most terrible diseases of all: indifference.” Death is inevitable; thus, individuals can do nothing about it. It’s an assumption that …
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 …