If you were to ask the average middle school or high school student to show you what was in their pockets, chances are very good that in addition to such staples as gum, tissues and lip balm, the majority would also pull out a smartphone. While the reality that most minors now own smartphones isn’t
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Financial infidelity and its toll on your marriage
Frank and frequent money discussions are often the saving grace of many marriages. Partners who can discuss their finances, debts and goals may be more likely to work together when problems arise and less likely to mistrust and blame each other for financial crises. However, keeping money secrets from a spouse, known as financial infidelity,
Read MoreWhy prudence is key when facing an IRS audit — II
Last week, our blog discussed how even though people throughout Tennessee and across the nation are undoubtedly grateful to have the stressor that is Tax Day 2017 firmly in the rearview mirror, there are some for whom this tax-related stress will endure. Specifically, we talked about the unfortunate reality that some taxpayers will find an
Read MoreWhy prudence is key when facing an IRS audit
Now that we are over a week removed from Tax Day 2017, people throughout Tennessee and across the nation are officially breathing much easier. Indeed, those who put filing their returns off until the eleventh hour have likely already forgotten about the last minute dash to their accountant’s office or the post office, and instead
Read MoreWhat you should know about property division in Tennessee — II
In a previous post, we discussed how an issue of paramount importance in most divorces is property division, something that makes perfect sense when you consider the time and energy most married couples invest into building a better life. In light of this, we started examining the property division process here in Tennessee, focusing first
Read MoreWhat you should know about property division in Tennessee
When divorce proves inevitable, the issue of paramount importance to the vast majority of people is understandably child custody and visitation. Coming in second — or perhaps even first if the couple has no children — is property division, something that makes sense when you consider the time and energy that most couples expend trying
Read MoreIs your CDL at risk due to criminal charges in Tennessee?
If you make a living operating a hazmat vehicle or some other type of commercial truck in Tennessee, you’re likely aware that you’re bound to stringent safety standards. Any type of traffic violation or criminal charges while driving can place your commercial driver’s license at risk. Many people depend on their CDLs to make ends
Read MoreAre terminally ill people being forced to wait too long for SSDI benefits?
Back in January, our blog discussed how the Social Security Administration has created the Compassionate Allowances initiative in recognition of the fact that some applicants for disability benefits are suffering from conditions that are so grave that they will very clearly have no problem satisfying the agency’s criteria for assistance. To recap, the CAL initiative
Read MoreA closer look at how the SSA determines disability – III
In a series of ongoing posts, we’ve been discussing how those who’ve suffered some type of life-altering injury or been diagnosed with a serious illness that has left them unable to work understandably become anxious about their ability to make ends meet going forward. We’ve also been discussing how they can derive some comfort from
Read MoreCommitted to helping young people fight DUI charges
In a matter of weeks, colleges and universities throughout Tennessee will be going on spring break, giving students a much-needed reprieve from their academic pursuits and associated responsibilities. While many of these younger people will be flocking to popular beachfront destinations in Florida, Texas and even Mexico, others will be staying closer to home, perhaps
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