One of the benefits for many families staying at home was that it enables everyone to slow down and spend time together. This may involve playing board games with the kids, eating home-cooked meals and perhaps becoming office mates if both parents usually work outside...
Month: May 2020
New franchises can have advantages over start-ups
Starting any business involves a certain amount of risk. Some owners thrive in going it on their own or building it from the ground up. However, some may find it more desirable to invest in the less risky option of purchasing a franchise. According to business...
US women’s soccer team dealt a setback
The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) has waged a four-year legal campaign to correct what it perceives as unequal pay and treatment compared to the United States Men’s National Team. The issue has simmered for several years, but it came to a head as the...
Virus affects state prison population
Colorado is following the trend also exercised by other states in reducing the number of inmates in the prisons as a response to the COVID-19 virus. As of the end of April, the state’s 24 prisons had 18,419 inmates. Department of Corrections (DOC) officials have moved...
It is best to change passwords during a divorce
There is seemingly an endless number of details that need to be addressed during a divorce, even one that is amicable. Nevertheless, security experts believe it is a mistake for spouses to put off changing all their essential passwords, including those for email and...
Tips for buying commercial real estate
Many find commercial real estate to be an excellent investment opportunity. It can diversify an investment portfolio because it's not tied to the peaks and valleys of the stock market. Also, unlike residential real estate opportunities, the contracts tend to be long...