Photo credit: Canva.com Lawsuits resolve disputes between two sides of a conflict. They decide who is responsible and if the person found to be responsible owes money for damages or other compensation to the person who was injured. But some lawsuits do more than...

Photo credit: Unsplash.com Most people know that past wrecks and speeding tickets, the number of miles you drive and the type of car you own affect how much you pay for car insurance. Insurers also base rates on information about you that has nothing to do with your...

Photo credit: Canva.com Health apps on your smartphone or smartwatch can help you track your health conditions, count calories, manage medications or predict ovulation. To do this, they often ask for sensitive personal information, such as your health history and...

Photo credit: Unsplash.com Many seniors prefer to remain in the familiar comfort of their own home as long as possible. Others may fear moving to a retirement facility due to the risks of COVID-19 exposure. Here are some health requirements for independent living:...

Photo credit: Canva.com Riding a bicycle is a good way to get exercise and enjoy the outdoors. It is also an economical, environmentally friendly means of transportation. But bicycling on public streets and roads requires sensible safety precautions. In 2018, 857...

Photo credit: Canva.com The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has long used the argument that lawsuits hurt small businesses to justify laws that give immunity to corporations when their unsafe products harm consumers or dangerous worksites injure employees. But it is mostly...

Photo credit: Unsplash.com Hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters don’t pause for a pandemic. Precautions that protect you and your family from the risk of COVID-19 should be a part of your natural disaster emergency plans. The Centers for Disease Control and...

Photo credit: Canva.com   According to the National Consumer Law Center, about 70 million Americans have a bill in collection at any given time, with about a fourth of those having more than one debt being collected. A new rule finalized by the Consumer Financial...

Photo credit: Canva.com Floodwaters are more than a threat to property. They can also be a danger to your health and safety. Swiftly moving shallow water can present a drowning hazard. Even shallow standing water can be dangerous to small children. The Centers for...