Are you ready for significant tax changes? The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is set to expire at the end of 2025. This article will explore the potential TCJA expiration impact on your finances. It's a major shift in the tax landscape. Tax laws can be confusing. I'll break down key TCJA provisions … [Read more...]
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How Showing Up for Kids Shapes Their Future Success
We all crave that feeling of significance, that assurance that we matter. For children, this longing is even more profound. It's during these early years that the foundations of self-worth are laid through countless interactions and experiences. At the heart of it all is that fundamental need to … [Read more...]
Credit Card Debt Forgiveness: Your Guide to Relief Options
Top 5 Credit Card Debt Forgiveness Strategies Millions of Americans grapple with credit card debt, often feeling trapped in a cycle of monthly payments. This overwhelming burden can make credit card debt forgiveness feel unattainable. Understanding how credit card debt relief works, along with … [Read more...]
Blue Cross Blue Shield Agrees to Pay $2.8 Billion Settlement in Antitrust Case
The Blue Cross antitrust settlement is a landmark case impacting the healthcare industry. This $2.67 billion settlement addresses allegations of anti-competitive practices by Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and the settling individual Blue plans. Many wonder what this means for them. Filed in … [Read more...]
TGI Fridays Seeks Bankruptcy Protection Amid Financial Challenges
Casual Dining Chain Opts for Chapter 11 to Shield from Creditors as Competitors Face Similar Struggles TGI Fridays has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. TGI Fridays Seeks Bankruptcy Protection after closing over 50 U.S. locations. Executives at the popular casual dining chain hope this move will … [Read more...]
Parent and Child Both Have a Learning Disorder: Coping Tips
Many emotions might surface when you realize both you and your child are dealing with a learning disorder. There's a mixture of perhaps guilt, certainly understanding, and a lot of determination to help them navigate a world that wasn't always built for brains like ours. Parenting a child with … [Read more...]
Abbott and Mead Johnson Win Defense Verdict in Latest NEC Trial
On October 31, 2024, a Missouri state jury ruled in favor of Abbott Laboratories and Mead Johnson in a high-profile trial concerning claims that their cow’s milk-based infant formulas caused necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in a premature infant. A major win for Abbott and Mead Johnson came in the … [Read more...]
How Divorce Petty Arguments Can Escalate
Divorce is rarely easy. It can be a deeply emotional and challenging process, even when both parties want to split amicably. Unfortunately, this process can become bogged down in seemingly insignificant disagreements. These "divorce petty arguments" can derail negotiations, increase tension, and … [Read more...]
Political Divorce Reasons: How Opposing Views Impact Relationships
Navigating divorce is never easy. In an era where political ideologies heavily influence personal identities, many couples are discovering their shared values have become irreconcilable differences. It's becoming increasingly common for couples to find their relationships strained or even broken by … [Read more...]
Understanding Default Parent Responsibilities & Texas Custody Law
In family law, child custody can be tough, especially when one parent takes on most, if not all, of the default parent responsibilities. It's normal for one parent to become the main caregiver. This often happens naturally because of things like work schedules, personalities, or who seems more … [Read more...]