Illinois couples finding themselves deeply burdened by credit card debt may begin to consider its effects on their marital relationship. Data from the Federal Reserve reveals that household debt in America has reached approximately $14 trillion, as reported by CNN....
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3 ways to protect your loved one from nursing home violence
Few decisions in life are more difficult than choosing to place an elderly parent in a nursing home. Still, if you do not have the skills, time or means to care for your aging loved one, a good nursing home is an excellent option. You should realize, though, that...
An alleged drunk man kills 3 in a Lake of the Ozarks boat crash
A boat accident on the Lake of Ozarks in Illinois' neighboring state of Missouri claimed the lives of three adults and resulted in the injuries of two others on Saturday, May 16. Now, the 22-year-old who was operating the boat at the time it crashed is facing...
Why might I need a spendthrift trust?
Setting up a trust for your heirs is an effective way to preserve what you have spent a lifetime accumulating — usually. There can be cases where it's important to go the extra mile and draft and fund a spendthrift trust for some or even all of your...
Human error leads to 9 out of 10 accidents
People have spent a lot of time investigating car accidents, trying to find out how they happen and what can be done to prevent them. At the end of the day, though, the root cause is simple: People. Human error, according to the National Safety Council (NSC), leads to...
Divorce or bankruptcy: Which do you file first?
When you are ready to file for bankruptcy, you need to look into your life circumstances to determine if now is the best time to file. There are some situations that mean that you have to make difficult decisions about which matters to handle first. Divorce is one of...
Semitruck accident takes 4 lives and leads to homicide charges
Four people died in a horrific car accident on Interstate 55 late last year. The semitruck driver accused of causing the crash is now facing reckless homicide charges. He is from Greeley, Colorado, and he is 54 years old. Reports indicate that traffic had entered a...
Conflict resolution is better than conflict avoidance
What is a transfer-on-death deed?
Those who own real estate and hope to pass it on to a beneficiary upon their death, but do not want to go to the trouble and expense of setting up a living trust may find that a transfer-on-death deed serves their needs effectively and efficiently. Not all states...
