Think back to when your children were little. When Aunt Patti used to give them $20 for their birthday, what did they do with it? Perhaps one stashed the money in their piggy bank, and the other rushed out to spend it. Some people are natural savers, and some are...
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Being a new parent may make you a more dangerous driver
How did you sleep? What’s that? The baby kept you awake all night? Welcome to the world of parenting. Becoming a parent can bring a lot of joy, but it can play havoc with your sleep. Driving while tired is dangerous. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
Working in the sun can be dangerous: Recognize heat exhaustion
Working in the summer can be tough on your body. You’re often out in the sun, which can lead to sunburns and heat exhaustion. Though you do your best to take regular breaks and avoid overworking, it’s still important to know what heat exhaustion looks like and how to...
Fourth of July is a dangerous time to be on the road
Independence day is just around the corner, and Americans traditionally celebrate the Fourth of July with a fervor. For most people, that means attending parades, traveling long distances to favorite family vacation spots, visiting friends for a barbecue and heading...
When is it time to consider divorce?
Rhode Island couples have likely been spending more time together than normal since this year's pandemic outbreak. Being stuck inside may be causing you and your spouse to fight more frequently, either because there is no chance for alone time or because of the stress...
Premises liability claims after a slip-and-fall accident
In most cases, a slip-and-fall accident results in little more than embarrassment. However, sometimes victims of slip-and-fall accidents suffer surprisingly serious injuries. For example, if you hit your head when you fall, you might suffer serious brain injuries that...
Dehydration and heat exhaustion can mimic intoxication
You had a wonderful afternoon at a friend’s barbecue. You had a few drinks while you were there, but they didn’t contain much alcohol. You were out in the sun the whole time, though, and you did feel a little dizzy and unwell. You had a few glasses of water inside and...
Distracted driving: Know the 3 forms
Distracted driving takes many forms if you consider each individual type of distraction you may encounter on the road. Texting and driving is just one. So is changing the radio station. So is eating on the way to work. So is talking to your children in the back seat...
Can you predict a divorce?
When people talk about the percentages that go with the divorce rate, it sometimes makes it feel like it’s just a numbers game. If half of all marriages end in divorce, for instance, are you just waiting around to see if you’re in the 50% that split up or the 50% that...
If you want a prenup, don’t put it off
If you want to use a prenuptial agreement when you get married, do not put it off or delay. Don’t decide that you’ll just draft the document at the last minute. If you do that, your prenup is not going to be worth the paper that it is printed on when you get to court....