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Business & Lifestyle

Alternative methods to pay for medical treatments

The cost of medical treatment is constantly going up. While health insurance is one of the best ways to afford medical treatment, there are other options out there to explore on top of these that could help to make medical treatment less expensive. Here are just a few of those options: Make a legal claim If you were injured or made sick due to someone else’s wrongdoing, it’s possible that you may be able to fund treatment with a legal […]

todayJanuary 15, 2019 31

college test prep scams

Business & Lifestyle

College test prep scams are happening

Recently, we heard about scams targeting parents of high school students preparing for college. The scammers claim to be from The College Board – the organization responsible for the PSAT and SAT tests. They call or email you, asking for credit card numbers so they can send PSAT prep materials that the student has supposedly requested. Often the scammers have the student’s name, address and phone number – making them seem more believable. Except your student didn’t ask for materials, […]

todayJanuary 14, 2019 16

Tesla

Automotive News

Tesla missed their 2018 sales target, but does it matter?

Despite the fact the electric vehicle sales were up by more than 300 percent in California this last quarter, that wasn’t enough to help Tesla exceed its sales target. The company, based in Fremont, reported earlier this week that it had missed its sales estimate by around 1.5 percent, spooking investors who firmly believed that once the firm overcame its production issues, its sales would soar. Tesla is starting to realize that getting ahead in the automobile industry is no […]

todayJanuary 11, 2019 38

business travel

Business & Lifestyle

Four tips to consider when travelling for business

Some small businesses require you to travel, to get word out, to meet potential clients and to enter meetings with those you hope to start partnerships with. There are all forms of mobile businesses. From mobile barbers to those selling a product, to marketers or those who represent a brand. Going out to find your own business can sometimes be as important as waiting for it to come to you. In our online world, sometimes the personal touch can be […]

todayJanuary 9, 2019 18

car dealers car keys

Automotive News

Four smart things car dealers do for trust building

If you’ve shopped for a new car before, you’ll understand there is a weird dynamic. Although you want to make a purchase, you have to be sure there aren’t any skeletons in the closet. Car dealers are notorious for being untrustworthy, so the majority of people are skeptical from the very beginning. As you would expect, dealerships can’t afford for there to be a breakdown in trust. Therefore, they’ve come up with a variety of legitimate ways to ensure the […]

todayJanuary 8, 2019 20

autonomous cars

Automotive News

Auto makers scaling back autonomous car promises at CES

With the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicking off Tuesday, we’re getting a sense of the kind of technologies that some of the world’s leading companies have planned for 2019 and beyond. Despite all the hype of recent years and predictions by Elon Musk that they’d be a common sight on the road by now, we see very little in the way of driverless cars. It seems as if it’s just not ready for prime time yet. Whether the problem is […]

todayJanuary 8, 2019 28

hemp

Business & Lifestyle

State proposes regulations on hemp crops

SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- Illinois farmers are one step closer to growing hemp. The Illinois Department of Agriculture released the proposed regulations for growing industrial hemp on December 28. Although Governor Bruce Rauner signed the Industrial Hemp Act in August, planting was delayed pending regulations. Industrial hemp is used for CBD oil, food, clothing fiber and food, according to Liz Rupel, the policy organizer at Illinois Stewardship Alliance. “We are pretty pleased with what the Department of Agriculture produced,” […]

todayJanuary 6, 2019 34

cat feline

Business & Lifestyle

New year means new laws adding more responsibility for cat owners

47% of individuals in the Midwestern United States own a cat, according to research conducted by Joybird. There have been big changes in the law regarding cat ownership in Illinois this year, with $200 fines due to be issued to owners who fail to vaccinate and register their felines. Therefore, it’s important you take steps to keep your pet healthy and that you take your cat owner role seriously. Meeting your pet’s needs  Cat owners spend an average of $915 a year on their feline […]

todayJanuary 6, 2019 28

crash auto accident

Automotive News

Tips for your vehicle following an auto accident

Automotive crashes can be incredibly stressful and traumatic, but it is vital to get the compensation you deserve if you're not to blame for the accident. Traffic accidents on roadways occur every day and occur based a variety of reasons, including ignoring road signs, careless and/or reckless driving, driving too fast, following too closely and the all-too-common using a mobile phone while driving. Compensation from an automotive accident will assist in covering the costs of repairing your vehicle and help […]

todayJanuary 3, 2019 29

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