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5 Bad Financial Habits That Could Lead To Bankruptcy
Carrying debt such as loans, medical bills, and credit card balances can have lasting negative effects on your financial health, especially when your inability to pay it off leads you to bankruptcy. It’s best to practice smart money management so you don’t land yourself in financial trouble. Here are a few common financial habits that increase long-term debt, and should be avoided whenever possible: 1. Paying Only The Minimum On Credit Cards You’ve probably noticed that the minimum payment on your credit card is significantly lower than your total balance.
Read More >Avoid A Nightmare Craigslist Roommate: How To Vet Someone Before They Move In
When faced with high rents and low salaries, it’s not uncommon for people to share a living space with a stranger to make ends meet. The internet has greatly facilitated the process of finding someone to live with, but there’s a reason people are wary of “Craigslist roommates” – this type of living arrangement comes with the steep price of the unknown. Philadelphia resident Alex Miller learned this the hard way when she advertised her spare room on Craigslist.
Read More >DIY Divorce: Do You Really Need A Lawyer?
When any serious relationship ends, it can take a heavy emotional toll on both parties. When a marriage ends, however, it’s not as simple as moving out and moving on with your life. There are a lot of formal processes to work through before you and your spouse are officially divorced in the eyes of the law, and as many people know, it can be incredibly complicated and bitter. In traditional divorce proceedings, one spouse files a divorce complaint with their local court against the other, citing grounds such as adultery, abandonment, cruelty, or irreconcilable differences.
Read More >Found Your Spouse On A Dating Site? Here's What To Do
Despite vows of fidelity on their wedding day, it’s not uncommon for married individuals to stray from their spouses. In fact, Statistic Brain research found that in 41 percent of marriages, one or both spouses admitted to physical or emotional cheating. Unfortunately, technologies like social media and dating apps have made it easier for unfaithful spouses to seek out and have affairs. While a cheater may think they’re covering their tracks, that person’s partner could easily find out, whether it’s through an accidental glance at a phone or laptop, a friend who finds the profile and spills the beans, or a deep web search by their suspicious husband or wife.
Read More >Got A Tax Refund? Don't Fall For This Insidious New Scam
Tax Day is almost here, and millions of Americans have already filed their forms and received refunds from the IRS. And wherever money is involved, there are criminals who want to get their hands on it. Most people know to be wary of any strange numbers that call them claiming to be a collector from the Internal Revenue Service – the IRS always sends notice of tax debt by mail before calling an individual taxpayer, and the agency never requests payment information or make threats and demands over the phone.
Read More >Hate His Family? Here’s What To Do
There’s a reason why meeting your significant other’s family members for the first time is such a huge deal for many couples: There’s always the possibility that you just won’t get along. At first you might not realize there’s anything wrong, especially if you’re used to making a good first impression. But if your partner’s family starts asking aggressive questions, avoiding direct contact with you, or generally acting disinterested in you, it could be a sign that they’re not your biggest fan, according to relationship therapists.
Read More >How Much Are The Richest Olympic Athletes Worth?
Over the last few weeks, athletes from around the globe have wowed us with their impressive skating, skiing, and snowboarding skills in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Even more impressive, however, is the astronomical net worth of some of these competitors. While gold medalists were each awarded $37,500 for their wins in Pyeongchang, endorsement deals from big names like Kraft, Red Bull, GoPro, and Under Armour have sent some of this year’s American Olympians into multi-millionaire territory.
Read More >Planning A Reunion? Your Guide To A Successful Party
Whether it’s for your family, your graduating class, or another organization you were involved in, attending a reunion can be a lot of fun. Everyone gets a chance to reminisce about old times, catch up with each other, and make new memories together. If you’re the one in charge of organizing the reunion, you’ve got your work cut out for you. Though you may enjoy party planning, the logistics can be difficult: It’s hard to track down information for people you haven’t seen in a decade or two.
Read More >Toxic Friends Bringing You Down? Here's What To Do
When you spend time with friends, would you say the time is joyous … or draining? Friendships are an important aspect of our lives. They affect how happy and healthy we are. But all not friendships are equal. Sometimes, friends can be toxic. They leave you feeling frustrated, moody or exhausted. If you have people like this in your life, you might just reconsider who you call a friend. What does a toxic friendship look like?
Read More >What To Do When An Old Friend Unexpectedly Looks You Up
Thanks to social media, it’s easier than ever to stay connected with old friends, classmates, and neighbors. But being “Facebook friends” with someone or following them on Twitter doesn’t necessarily mean you’re actively in touch with that person. That’it’s oft’rising when someone you haven’t spoken to’rs contacts you out of the blue. Perhaps you’re hit with nosta’membering the fun times you shared, or maybe you’re bitter because you h’lling out. Either way, you must decide whether to answer or ignore the message.
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