Claire Peters
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How to Get Your Finances in Order
According to a NerdWallet survey, 64 percent of Americans currently have credit card debt or have faced debt in the past. Although facing your finances head-on might seem like a stressful task, it can be made easier with organization. A lack of organization can actually harm your finances more than being short on cash because simple things like losing track of bills can lead to late fees, and not keeping track of your checking account can cause overdraft fees. With that in mind, here are some tips for getting your finances in order and staying organized.
By Claire Peters5 years ago in Trader
What to Do After a Truck Accident
Accidents on the road are events everyone would rather avoid. This is especially true of accidents involving tractor trailers or large delivery trucks. These trucks can frequently weigh up to 80,000 pounds and are much more likely than other vehicles to cause serious injuries or death in an accident. In fact, nearly 90 percent of truck-related fatalities involve either pedestrians or those in smaller vehicles. Common injuries resulting from truck accidents can include spinal cord injuries, head injuries, internal organ damage, broken bones, and more.
By Claire Peters5 years ago in Wheel
Why Is My Computer Not Working?
We rely on our computers so much that when something goes wrong, it can steal enormous amounts of time from work, slow down everything, and even open up your company to liability. Here are some of the most common problems that wreak havoc on your business computers and what to do about them.
By Claire Peters5 years ago in 01
How Therapy Could Change Your Life
Substance abuse is something many people struggle with. It is all too easy to get started and far harder to stop and go back. For some people, beating a substance abuse addiction can seem hopeless, but if that’s you, you should know that you’re not alone. There is help available, and the therapy you get at a treatment center can truly change your life.
By Claire Peters5 years ago in Psyche
Finding a Therapist in New York City
More than eight and a half million people live in New York City. Sometimes, it can feel like every one of them is stressed out. Here in New York, we deal with gridlocked traffic, a deteriorating subway system, long work hours, crowded streets (and stores, and restaurants), and more than our fair share of rude people.
By Claire Peters5 years ago in Psyche
Investing in Professionalism at Your Small Business
More than 28 million small businesses are operating in our country right now. All of those business owners wake up in the morning with their hands already full. They face huge challenges as they attempt to compete with their peers and with massive corporations. Margins can be thin, and hours can be long. But small businesses represent the American dream. They matter, and so do their owners.
By Claire Peters5 years ago in Journal
Birth-Related Medical Malpractice: What Families Need to Know
Both men and women may spend years wishing, hoping, and trying to become parents. Although US births hit a 30-year low last year, more women are able to become mothers (thanks to advancements in the fertility sector). But whether a woman is at the ideal childbearing age or she’s able to wait until a bit later in life to have a child, this process is no less miraculous. However, it can also be dangerous under some circumstances.
By Claire Peters5 years ago in Longevity
4 Products that Will Improve Your Smartphone Experience
If you're like most Americans, then you own a smartphone. More than three out of every four Americans now own smartphones, and that number continues to rise as the years go by. For many of us, a smartphone is a necessity—without it, we would have trouble doing everything from working at our jobs to landing our date for Saturday night.
By Claire Peters5 years ago in 01
Personal Injury Law Myths and Misunderstandings
Our torts system is an extremely important part of the laws of our nations and states. The ability to sue another person is an important right, because it gives citizens who have been wronged by others the chance to see justice done. Yet lawsuits, and particularly personal injury lawsuits, get a bad rap in popular culture. To most, they represent the worst things about human nature and the law.
By Claire Peters5 years ago in The Swamp