Maureen Martin

Which Financial Documents Can You Throw Away?

While paper documents are slowly disappearing in favor of electronic files, it can be difficult to figure out what to do with the hard copy records we do have, especially when it comes to our finances.

How much does your credit score affect your mortgage rates?

The drop from excellent to fair credit will cost you $21,000 over the life of a 30-year loan. Learn how to improve your credit score and save on a mortgage.

6 Tips to Increase Your Home’s Value

Before you tackle another home improvement project or stick a “for sale” sign in your yard, check out this list of smart ways to boost your home’s appeal — especially for the growing number of…

What it Really Costs to Buy a Home

It would be nice if houses for sale came with giant price tags so a buyer could easily compare “all-in” costs. Imagine trying to buy a gallon of milk and having to separately compute what it costs to feed the cow, distribute the inventory and stock the shelves. Let’s bottom-line your homeownership costs, from one-time...Read More

Finding a pro-marriage counselor

Counselors are not all pro-marriage. Did you know that? In fact, most counselors are pro- “individual happiness.” This means that many of them will prioritize personal happiness above a marriage relationship, which means if you are unhappy in your relationship, and unhappy in your efforts to improve the relationship, they will suggest and recommend divorce. […]

Is It Time to See a Marriage Counselor About Your Money Problems?

If you can't stop fighting over money, it might be time to see a marriage counselor.

Should You See A Marriage Counselor Or A Divorce Lawyer?

A divorce lawyer and a marriage counselor walk into a bar... Sounds like the beginning of a joke. But your relationship problems are no laughing matter. ...

5 Marriage Counselors on What Therapy Can’t Fix

6 Things a Marriage Counselor Would Tell You

Every relationship has its bumps — but these expert-backed tips can help feuding duos smooth things back out again.

Could Alexa and Google Home become marriage counselors?

Virtual assistants like Amazon's Alexa and Google Home could soon help improve your relationship.

9 Signs He's Not The Marrying Type, According To Marriage Counselors

How Divorce Lawyers and Marriage Counselors Manage Money With Their Partners

They spend all day thinking about money and relationships—so what do they do with theirs?

Trouble in Paradise? 3 Signs It's Time to Talk to a Marriage Counselor

Keeping a marriage healthy is not easy; it takes two committed people to make it work. With everyday stresses like your children and your career, your marriage can get pushed to the backburner. It also doesn’t help that every day…

Agile Practices In The Legal Services Industry

Agile methodologies have had an enormous impact on the legal services industry.

How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Time at the Dentist’s Office: 5 Easy Ways

Bringing your child for their first time to your local dentist’s office in Tampa can be quite daunting. They may become scared once they are sitting in the dentist’s chair. So, what can you do to make it as painless as possible for your child? Well take a look at these five ways you can make …

The Case for Legal Services and ID Theft Benefits

While only a minority of employers currently offer broad-based legal services plans or specific ID theft protection services as voluntary benefits, the rationale for doing so can be compelling.

Is a Prepaid Legal Service Plan Right for You?

Prepaid legal service plans promise legal protection at an affordable rate. We review the pros and cons.

8 Things Your Marriage Counselor Is Thinking But Not Telling You

Stop wasting your time (and money!) in therapy and do as these experts say.

Are old ethics rules stifling innovations in legal services delivery and marketing?

The legal services delivery environment is changing with supersonic speed as technology brings new innovations. But these new methods of delivering and marketing legal services still must pass muster under

What Are Your Options for Teeth Whitening at the Dentist’s Office?

While teeth whitening options are available over the counter, the formulas used by dentists have more powerful agents than store-bought treatments and can deliver better