If you have credit cards, there’s a good chance that sooner or later you could be a victim of credit card fraud. According to the Federal Trade Commission, credit card fraud has been the most common form of identity theft …
Will I Still Be Able to Get Birth Control?
The public outcry about the leaked U.S. Supreme Court abortion opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is unsurprising. Never before has a draft opinion from the Supreme Court leaked to the public. And, to say the least, reproductive rights are …
COVID-19 Is Making Young Adults Think About Estate Planning
Estate planning is often one of those things you intend to do someday. Or you may be waiting for when you have children or more assets to protect. Generally, young adults who do not have money or kids don’t think …
Know Before You Go: The Latest COVID-19 Restrictions for International Travel
Traveling to another country can be a pleasant hassle. Speaking a new language, finding your way around, or even making sure you are not eating something you would rather not. However, COVID-19 restrictions are continuing to add another layer of …
TurboTax to Pay $141 Million for Deceptive Charging
Too many Americans are needlessly throwing money away when they file their income tax return. That’s one of the conclusions to be drawn from a May 4 settlement agreement between all 50 states and TurboTax owner Intuit. That agreement, announced by New …
Is Your Website Following DOJ's Accessibility Guidance?
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) created new guidelines for website accessibility in March. These are in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) that help provide effective communication, public accommodations, technical standards, and detailed standards for assistive technology. In short, …
What Is a 'Personal Representative?' 6 Important Questions and Answers
When you write a last will and testament, you name someone to handle your estate after you pass. That person is called a “personal representative” or “executor.” People often struggle over who to choose for what can be an enormous …
So What Happens with Twitter Now?
Well, he did it. Elon Musk actually did it. Twitter’s Board of Directors unanimously approved his purchase of the popular and influential social media platform for roughly $44 billion. Technically, it’s a little premature to say that Musk “owns” Twitter. …
Road Rage Shootings Skyrocket
America’s roads and highways are becoming ever more dangerous places. Death rates are escalating at frightening levels, largely due to reckless driving. So is road rage and, perhaps unsurprisingly, deadly road rage involving guns. Police don’t necessarily keep track of whether road rage …
Should It Be Legal for Cyclists to Roll Through Stop Signs?
True or false: It is always safer for bicyclists to stop at stop signs and red lights. Seems like a no-brainer, right? But guess what. If you answered “true,” you’re probably wrong. Evidence shows that it is actually more dangerous …