How to protect your personal finances in a de facto relationship
Sometimes relationships just don’t work out — but how can you ensure your finances are protected? Yesterday, the ABC brought you Millie’s* story — a woman who was forced to sell her home of nearly 30 years after a family court ruled her ex-de facto partner’s tax debt was a shared liability. Court proceedings revealed […]
How to keep pipes from freezing as South Carolina braces for deep freeze
As the Upstate braces for a deep freeze, it is best to go ahead and prepare your pipes from the extreme cold.Experts say if it’s cold outside, and nothing comes on when you turn on the cold water on your faucet, it’s likely frozen or possibly broken.See how low temperatures are expected to go here.Roto-Rooter […]
Shark attacks: Expert’s advice on how to coexist in NZ waters this summer
“It’s just tragic. It’s the worst thing that can happen to a family, a person, or a community,” said shark expert Dr Riley Elliott. “While shark attacks are statistically improbable, they are always tragic and should not be undermined.” Kahukore-Dixon’s death was different from the other recent fatal attacks, as it happened in the remote […]
How to quit drinking alcohol: Tauranga addiction experts’ advice for safe withdrawal
Hanmer Clinic only sees people over 18, with clients’ average age being 43 years old. Alcohol is the primary issue for most clients of Hamner Clinic. Photo/ Andrew Warner Younger people may tend not to use services like Hamner, Hancock said. “We do have a couple of 18-year-olds. I would say, they’re probably far more […]
How to evaluate trustworthiness in science
June 10, 2024 Shutterstock / Katy Flaty These days, anyone can write or talk about science and health topics, no matter how much or how little about the topic they actually know. Some might have a deep understanding of the topic but not be great at talking about it. Others could have little knowledge about a […]
How to Tackle Truth Decay
When then-President Donald Trump was briefed on the California wildfires in 2020, the scientific opinion he heard was that climate change was real and had contributed to the conflagrations that ended up consuming more than 4 million acres and killing 31 people. His response? “Science doesn’t know.” Millions of Americans trusted Trump, a fact he […]
How to buy land in Uganda: A step-by-step guide
Buying land before undertaking due diligence has been cited by experts and the government as the leading cause of land fraud. Experts say doing due diligence includes making background checks with the Lands ministry, visiting the site and engaging all parties and authorities concerned. But the experts say the majority of buyers are cheated because […]