The countdown is on: Future hubs and I are seven months away from saying “I do.” Since the last post, I've navigated the wedding planning world relatively unscathed. There have only been a couple dings to my pride, like when I went to a wedding gown boutique thinking...

Do you know how much it takes to raise a child these days? Are you sitting down? That would be almost a quarter of a million dollars. It costs $245,000 to raise a child born in 2013 until they hit 18, according to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. This is not about a...

Sixty-four million vehicles were recalled in 2014. This represents the highest number of cars to ever be recalled in a single year. And according to a widely reported study by Carfax, it's estimated that one in five cars currently on U.S. roads is in need of a repair...

When it comes to earthquakes, early warnings can make a big difference when it comes to seeking safety and surviving a quake. Soon, there may be a way to get an early warning via your phone. In addition to the possibility of a phone's GPS one day being able to warn of...

You probably never want to imagine that a customer would sue you or your business for discrimination or sexual harassment, but it does happen unfortunately. Customers, vendors, clients or other non-employees may allege that one of your employees engaged in a wrongful...

In addition to ticking items off the proverbial “bucket list,” many people are also considering their final wishes. If you've planned a unique end-of-life celebration for a loved one or pondered whether you even want a traditional funeral, you're not alone. Attitudes...

Bump, bump… swerve! After a long, harsh winter, potholes are back. Potholes aren't just a nuisance on your daily commute. They can be a real drain on your wallet if your vehicle is damaged by one. They are also a leading cause of car accidents since drivers often...

In the wake of an insurance claim, it's common to feel stressed and unsure of your next step. If you're ever in this situation, it's possible that you'll encounter someone falsely claiming to be acting on behalf of an insurance company. According to the National...

Only slightly more than half of the 10 million properties in the U.S. at higher risk of flooding are insured through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). And less than seven percent of all homes are insured against the risk of a flood. Both of those facts are...