Credit scores carry ever more weight in American society. They are used for everything from buying a house, applying for a loan or a credit card, and even for getting a job in Georgia. Maintaining a good credit score is therefore critical in today's society, but it is...
Month: October 2018
Stay conscious of your safety while a pedestrian
Walking is a convenient and free way to get exercise. You may even like to walk to get to a nearby destination. No matter why, where or how long you are walking, staying safe is of the utmost importance.If you are walking on or near a road, you face the considerable...
Breaking up a family in Georgia is seldom easy, but it can be significantly more complicated when there are children involved. It is widely held that the continued involvement of both parents in the lives of their children is the most beneficial for the health and...
It is no secret that divorce can be hard on children. When child support payments are involved, this can contribute to the difficult situation. If the non-custodial parent is behind in child support payments, this can cause an even more contentious relationship...
Cohabitation may make divorce more likely
According to the results of a study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family, couples who move in together prior to marrying are at a higher risk of divorce later. Georgia couples might want to be aware of the premarital cohabitation effect, which suggests that...
Drug crime defense
Any person who has been accused of a crime should present the best defense that they possibly can in order to avoid the harsh penalties that come with a conviction. These can include fines, community service and imprisonment. The defense for a drug crime is generally...
AAA study finds drivers overestimate car safety features
Georgia residents who own vehicles with advanced safety features like blind-spot monitoring and automatic emergency braking should be aware of their key limitations. Many do not, as the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found out in a recent study, and they are...
The drug crisis continues to be a dominant story in the news in Georgia and around the country. In addition to the adults and teenagers suffering because of addiction, there is also a large number of babies being born addicted to drugs as a result of a birth mother's...
Trucking industry slow to adopt crash avoidance technology
Studies have shown that crash avoidance technology can reduce traffic accidents in Georgia and across the U.S. However, it is not required on tractor-trailers and other large commercial trucks. This is troubling because truck-related fatal accidents are on the...
While the number of marriages dissolutions is declining, the rate is actually increasing for older people in Georgia. With the end of 2018 quickly approaching, aspects of the new tax law will soon go into effect. This can have a significant impact on anyone...