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Sharing the road with bicycles isn’t everybody’s cup of tea. They’re slow, unpredictable, and pose a significant danger to themselves when they ride on the wrong side of the street.

Bicycles are considered a nuisance by many drivers, and some people don’t even like sharing the road with motorcycles. It’s not that people are selfish; they just don’t feel comfortable with smaller vehicles on the road because they’re hard to see and easier to hit. (more…)

What’s waiting for you post-retirement? With Americans living longer than ever before, more than 50% will need nursing home care – and that can come at a pretty penny. Individuals and their families need to plan extensively in order to make those final years of life both comfortable and economically tenable.

There are numerous different ways to approach living arrangements for our loved ones or ourselves as we age, but we need to start thinking about it now. Here are some factors to weigh as you assess where you’ll live and who will care for you. (more…)

Planning the perfect wedding is an art form that requires mingling current trends with personal taste to create something unique and memorable – and part of what makes this so difficult is that the trends when you start planning are likely to be different from what’s stylish when the wedding date actually arrives. In 2016, weddings were all about metallic colors, convertible dresses, and quirky dessert bars, for example, while in 2017 we’ve seen a lot of destination weddings, big entrances, and overhead decorations.

Now, with the 2017 wedding season winding down, it’s time to start thinking about what’s on the horizon for 2018 nuptials. Expect to see these 3 trends making a splash at ceremonies in the coming year. (more…)

Emergency funds aren’t fun. Starting one up may pull money away from more pleasurable endeavors. But if you don’t have one, you may find yourself in a pickle sooner than you think. According to CNBC, 54 million Americans have no emergency fund of any kind. Don’t fall into that trap. It’s better to save today than to have to take out a loan with a high interest rate tomorrow. (more…)

For businesses taking steps to establish their online presence, the first thing they must create is a strong domain name. Your domain name is essential to your online brand as your website is the pinnacle of all your online activities – it is where your social media efforts land, it is another platform for making sales, it is also where you connect with your online community, turning frequent users into customers. Therefore, it is important for you to choose a name that is relevant, simple, and memorable. For an existing business, a version of your present company name, potentially with an inventive spin (without trying to be too clever) is recommended.

If your business name is already taken, you can easily distinguish yourself by including a word in the domain that describes the work you do. Always ensure you tie your name back to your brand. For example, if www.johnsmith.com is unavailable, you may consider www.johnsmithlawyer.com or www.johnsmithandassociates.com instead. A name with a keyword in this case helps the right users find you rather than receiving mislead hits that don’t actually fit the algorithm of users searching for services similar to the ones you offer. Your domain should be specific enough that when a prospective client finds you in the search bar, they don’t doubt that it’s you. (more…)