Societal attitude towards lesbians in general and lesbian relationships among incarcerated women have had interesting histories. Early studies equated prison lesbianism with race; i.e., aggressive black lesbians sought to corrupt “innocent white inmates.” During the …

Have you ever had a job where you have been asked to cover up your tattoos? Have you ever wondered if this can be a form or discrimination, and if it is not considered discrimination, …

Cutting corners and saving money is easier than you think. I pride myself on being thrifty. Once you’ve assessed your budget and divided your needs and wants, it’s time to get down to business. 1. …

What about the little guys? You must mean the homeowners who have lost their homes due to the greedy lenders who got rich and skipped town. You must be talking about our Government bailing out …

Similar to Registered Investment Adivsors, Commodity Trade Advisors provide advantages and disadvantages related to the trade of financial securities. In the case of Commodity Trade Adivsors (CTA), the advice given is either to individuals or …

Bank accounts are basically broken into two kinds: checking and savings. In this article, the basics of checking accounts will be explored. The primary purpose of a checking account is to have a safe place …

Nearly every person has the goal of retiring with ample financial resources. The desire of many is to be able to live in the retirement years with the freedom to pursue particular interests without concern …

Capital Punishment For and Against Many defenders of capital punishment argue that the death penalty deters people from committing the crime of murder, and that each human being has an inviolable right to life. They …

If you own a motorcycle, you should be aware of safety precautions. Every time you get on your bike, whether to ride down the interstate or through less-populated back roads, you run the risk of …

Pluralism is a belief that a multitude of different groups maintain power within the United States of America in a variety of ways. Although the term pluralism itself can pertain to a multitude of topics, …

In the year 1913, five businessmen from Oakland, California invested $100.00 each to come up with the Electro-Alkaline Company, which made the first Clorox Bleach. This new product was derived from a technological process that …

Earnings for Chipotle Mexican Grill are hotter than a tamale. Investors seeking solid returns from a proven performer need look no further than CMG. When customers think of Chipotle they think, “Fast and fresh” This …

Saving money is hard!  And in this economy, we should be scraping for every penny we can to continue towards our financial goals.  Here are a few tips to save money for those who need …

In English law, defining reasonable doubt is very important in criminal trials. Jurors must find a criminal defendant guilty “beyond a reasonable doubt”. The proof in civil matters is a much lower standard, that of …

Information about renters insurance can be found from many different sources. These include online sources such as forums and chat rooms, friends or family as well as a local insurance agent. Renters insurance has important …

To achieve good credit does not require a financial guru or some debt consolidation program or anything, for that matter, outside of your own control. I will give you one simple piece of advice that …

Taking out a mortgage is typically the biggest financial transaction that an individual will ever undertake, so it is surprising (and unfortunate) that many of us know little or nothing about mortgages until we find …

Whether you are looking to buy a magnificent millionaire’s mansion or a tiny tumbledown terrace, the UK will have the ideal property for you. In all locations nationwide you can find properties of every description …

In America, they are called “The One Percent”. In France, they are called “Les Riches”. These are the small minority of citizens who have grabbed the vast majority of a nation’s treasury and wealth. The …

Years from now, current drugs legislation will be seen as folly. Police resources are diverted from crimes with victims. Otherwise law-abiding citizens are criminalised. Addicts are locked up in places where drugs are more easily …

One tool available to protect against identify theft is to lock your credit report. It is regarded as more effective than simply placing a fraud alert and can work out less expensive than paying for …

Each year many students sell themselves short by assuming that the college education they aspire to receive is prohibitively expensive. Other families make the basic error of simply not completing the FAFSA. This determines if …

Progressive auto insurance is the third largest automobile insurance company in the United States, however numerous consumer reports exist illustrating the company’s insurance is not worthwhile both in terms of customer service and accident claims …

UK  Individual Saving  accounts,also referred to as ISA,  have worn the admiration of many investors in this season.This is mainly due to its numerous benefits to the business oriented persons with information relating to the …

Come on let’s twist again, like we did last summer, Let’s Twist again, like we did last year… Lyrics from this popular Chubby Checker song, was, essentially, a way to continue the popularity of his …

Abortion is a topic that is widely debatable on a number of levels. Traditional conservatives argue that it defies the right of human life, while liberals opt for the right to choose concerning that life. …

The five costly mistakes that a real estate investor can make is not: Protecting the assets in his or her portfolio, researching the town or community the investor is buying in, knowing the fair market …

In today’s world protecting your ideas and products is something you do not want to take lightly. One of the worst feelings is to pour your heart and soul into something only to have someone …

The mutual fund industry provides prudent investors who select funds carefully with diversification at a relatively low cost. Diversification protects investors from the hazard of having too large a fraction of their holdings in one …

Managing your credit score and your credit report is one of the most important financial tasks that needs to be performed. Many services exist that will continually monitor your credit report and your credit score. …