Monthly Archives: March 2024
Florida Bill Would Reduce Homeowners’ Insurance by 25%
If you own a home in Florida, you are probably aware of the huge increases to homeowners’ insurance in the past few years. The current average rate in the state is $6,000 per year. This is about triple the national average. These rate increases have forced many Florida residents to leave the Sunshine State…. Read More »
The Messenger Sued for Breach of Contract, Other Violations
Those who work in the journalism and publishing industries are no strangers to layoffs. The ways that consumers view news is always changing and it’s hard to make a profit in journalism. Employee costs are a major expense, forcing many companies to lay off workers. Sometimes maybe a dozen workers are laid off. In… Read More »
Florida Residents Battling With HOA Nobody Knew Existed
Those moving into the Wedgefield community in Orange County were usually told that the Wedgefield homeowners association (HOA) was voluntary or that there was no HOA at all. Property owners in the area are finding out neither of these were true. In early 2023, a new board swept into power and set out to… Read More »
How to Put More Effort Into Your Marriage
Relationships do not magically stay strong for many years. Whether you have a special relationship with a friend, family member, or romantic partner, you have to do your part and put effort into it. But what does this mean? It means helping the person. It means being by their side and making them feel… Read More »
Want to Keep Your Home After a Divorce? Here’s Why You Should Refinance
Divorces are complicated. There’s a lot that needs to be done, and that includes thinking about what to do with the marital home. Should you keep it or should you sell it? This will depend on your preferences. Many people feel more secure in the family home. They have a lot of memories in… Read More »
Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid
Estate planning is a complicated subject. Many people avoid it altogether because they’re in denial over their future death. And in many cases, those who do have some sort of estate plan in place make mistakes with it. These errors can lead to conflicts and costly probate litigation. Estate planning is essential at any… Read More »
Types of Married Couples
Marriage is a common activity. In 2022, there were 67.85 million married men and 68.45 million married women living in the United States. This means there are more than 135 million married people in the country. Given this, you would think that the institution of marriage would be pretty standard. The truth is that… Read More »
How to Make Your Second Marriage Successful
After a divorce, you may be willing to try your hand at a second marriage. Statistics show that roughly half of those who divorce will eventually remarry. You may crave a real love connection, but the odds are against you. Roughly 50% of first marriages end in divorce. This number rises to 67% for… Read More »
20% of Marriages End in Divorce Over Debt
Many married couples do things together like buy a home, start a family, and take vacations. These things all cost money, and of course, most of us don’t have hundreds of thousands of dollars lying around. So what do we do to buy the thing we want? We take on debt. We use mortgages,… Read More »