Tough Love: How to Stage an Intervention for Friends and Loved Ones

Maybe you can’t overlook it anymore. Your friend or loved one’s addiction is not only killing them but it’s devastating you as well. Don’t sit by and watch it destroy the people you love the most. Friends and family members can play a crucial role in substance addiction interventions. You can find out more here on how to stage an intervention and help your loved one reclaim their life. Signs of Addiction In their 2016 report, the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reported that more than 20 million people had substance use addictions within the past…

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Can You Start a Business With No Money? A Guide for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

According to data released by the SBA, there are nearly 30 million registered small businesses in the United States. That number grows constantly with thousands of small start-ups opening their doors each month! Are you looking to get in on the fun? If so, we don’t blame you. Owning your own business trumps going out and getting a job in a lot of ways. You get to be your own boss. You get to set your own path. You get to leverage your God-given creativity and turn it into something valuable to you and your customers. Unfortunately, many business ideas…

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Litigious Longhorns: A Rundown of Texas Inheritance Laws

It’s important to have a will, no matter what level of wealth you have accumulated or where you live. However, each state has different inheritance laws, so if you live in the Longhorn State, you need to know what happens when you and a loved one dies, and how your estate will be handled. These laws are detailed, so the more you know about them, the more you’ll be able to address this process. Check out the following points so you are well versed on Texas inheritance laws. Know the Tax Implications Taxes are among the most important parts of…

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Florida Agriculture in the News – What You May Not Know about the Economy

The thing most people think about when they think ‘Florida’ is that we are the Sunshine State and this is very true. However, there is so much more to Florida than a place where tourists can come throughout the winter months to avoid huge snowfalls and freezing weather. As a resident of sunny South Florida, did you know that agriculture is a huge part of our economy? Tourism by some estimates is the number one driver to the economy, but is it really? Let’s take a quick look at what agriculture does for our state, according to Cielo Gonzalez Villa,…

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How Does The US Dollar Affect Worldwide Markets?

The economy of the US is considered to be the largest and the strongest in the world. This is why its currency is still dominating international markets. USD behavior always significantly impacts global markets. Both adverse and positive consequences can appear. Unfortunately, most people do not actually know that much about how the USD is affecting worldwide markets. Marc Leder, highly experienced investor, mentions the following as ways in which the USD affects international markets. A very strong USD will slow down international market trades. This is because the other currencies are weakened. It becomes more expensive to buy commodities…

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