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New Florida laws to take affect January 1st 2025.


December 9, 2024

Starting January 1, 2025, nine new laws will go into effect in Florida, addressing topics such as social media restrictions for minors, building regulations, and protections for vulnerable adults. For full details, you can visit the Florida ... READ MORE

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Tags: Addictive Features, Bond Allocations, Building Permits, Building Regulations, Claim Denials, Dental Insurance, Dental Insurance Claims, DHSMV, Estate Planning, Expert Witness Fees, Fiduciary Law, Financial Exploitation, Financial Exploitation Safeguards, First Responder Protections, First Responders, Harassment, HB 1093, HB 135, HB 267, HB 3, Interference, Medical Reimbursements, Minors, New Florida Laws 2025, Parental Consent, Party Affiliation, Payment Restrictions, Private Activity Bonds, Public Projects, Residential Inspectors, SB 184, SB 362, SB 556, SB 7054, SB 892, Sealed Drawings, Social Media, Social Media Restrictions, Threats, Time Limits, Transaction Delays, Trusts, Unitrusts, Voter Registration, Vulnerable Adults, Workers’ Compensation, Written Consent

Helpful information for holiday travel.


November 15, 2024

Holiday travel can be both exciting and stressful. Whether you plan to fly or drive, there are some excellent tips to make it less stressful. Firstly, plan for something to go wrong. Make sure you have the money and time available in case ... READ MORE

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Tags: Adaptable, Airline Apps, Airport, Arrive Early, Book In Advance, Books, Budget, Carry-on Luggage, Chargers, Crowds, Download, Drive, Enjoyable Journey, Essentials, Family, Flexibility, Fly, Friends, Holiday Travel, Itinerary, Jumper Cables, Last Minute, Laundry Bag, Leave Early, Long Lines, Medications, Money, Movies, Non-peak Hours, Off-peak Days, Pack Light, Podcasts, Positive Mindset, Potential Delays, Power Bank, Preparation, Prices, Raincoat, Reimbursement, Safe Travels, Safety Kit, Save Money, Security Checks, Sense Of Humor, Snacks, Spare Tire, Time, Tips, Travel Apps, Travel Documents, Travel Insurance, Unexpected Challenges, Water Bottles, Waze, Weather Delay, Weather Delays
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Is it news, opinion or fake news?


October 1, 2024

Most of us get our news through the TV and social media, and it can be hard to determine what is credible news. Unverified news poses several significant problems, impacting us as individuals but also society as a whole. It often spreads misinformation, ... READ MORE

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Tags: Defamation, Discrimination, Economic Consequences, Ethical Journalism, Health Misinformation, Incitement Of Violence, Manipulation Of Public Opinion, Market Disruption, Media Credibility, Misinformation, Polarization, Political Manipulation, Public Panic, Public Safety, Public Trust, Reputation Damage, Societal Impact, Trust In Institutions, Unverified News

American debt and delinquency is rising, tips to get your debt under control.


July 29, 2024

An increasing number of Americans are reaching the limits on their credit cards. According to the Federal Reserve, credit card delinquency rates hit a nearly 12-year high. In the first quarter of 2024, nearly one-fifth of credit card borrowers ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Management, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Balance Transfers, Credit Card Debt, Debt Consolidation, Debt Repayment, Financial Planning, Financial Windfalls, High-interest Debt, Home Equity, Pay More Than Minimum, Pay With Cash, Snowball Method, Track Spending

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