Thinking that divorce initiation is likely split 50-50 between women and men? If so, you will be surprised to learn that women are those who officially end the relationships in around 70 percent of divorce cases.This information comes from a study that looked at over...
The single biggest reason to do estate planning quickly
Estate planning is one of those things that everyone knows they need to do, but most people still tend to put it off.Why? There are many reasons. Most people don't feel like they need it. They assume they're planning for when they pass away at 80 or 90 years old. If...
The 6 main duties of a real estate agent
A real estate agent has certain duties to his or her clients that must be upheld throughout every transaction. These include:Loyalty. The agent must always put the best interests of the client first. Obedience. The agent has to carry out any lawful instructions that...
Disclosures in a property contract
You're buying a new home and you must sign off on the disclosures concerning the property. Your offer has already been accepted and the earnest money has been paid.What should you expect in those disclosures? Don't just sign anything that is set before you. Take the...
Are you living with COPD and are unable to work?
Perhaps you thought you had asthma or just couldn't shake a case of bronchitis. In any case, you went to the doctor who told you that the wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing and tightness in your chest mean you suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,...
Social Security is no longer just a retirement program
In 1935, the Social Security program was established. The goal at that time was to cut back on the poverty rates seen by the elderly, which were very high. Granted, the 1930s were a challenging economic time for the entire country, but the elderly also faced the...