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In West Virginia, those between the ages of 15 and 17 obtain their license through the Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) system. This allows a teenager to learn to drive in gradual steps as they develop expertise in increasingly complicated driving situations. There are various steps involved in the GDL process. Read on to learn about…

Each year, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission recognizes the first full week of March as National Consumer Protection Week, an initiative to make people aware of their consumer rights and educate folks on how to protect and safeguard their financial well-being. These efforts have enhanced over time as the digital age has put many people…

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered the way that we live our daily lives. The pandemic has affected children, particularly the time they spend online on various devices. Millions of children around the country had been forced to rely on home computers and other electronic devices for distance learning, recreational activities, social media, and more….

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unbelievable amount of financial stress for many individuals throughout the country. The hardships caused by job loss have sent ripple effects throughout the economy here in West Virginia. It is vital that you take steps to protect your finances and the financial health of your family. The CARES Act…

Caregivers face incredibly stressful situations on a daily basis. However, elder abuse is also common. Unfortunately, caregiver stress and elder abuse sometimes go hand in hand. Elder abuse is vastly understudied and underreported in the United States, but the reality is that much of the abuse that the elderly sustain is perpetrated by their caregivers….

During these uncertain times of the global COVID-19 pandemic, people are taking necessary precautions to stay safe by following the guidelines of health officials. However, recent reports indicate that folks need to be prudent and alert against scams that are currently on the rise since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Local, state, and federal…

A common weight management drug has made recent headlines as researchers are linking the appetite-suppressant pill to an increased risk of cancer. Belviq, the brand name for generic lorcaserin, is a serotonin receptor agonist that is primarily used for weight loss, targeting chemicals in the brain to influence a person’s hunger and/or appetite. Manufactured by…

The spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in West Virginia has and will continue to create challenges for everyone. The state has effectively shut down for all non-essential functions, and many related agencies are also modifying their operations. In order to keep our offices operational, we will have our staff working remotely. If you need to get…

Along with holiday joy and the eagerness of a New Year, wintertime can spark some unexpected accidents and disasters. From holiday decorations to heating, there’s a number of factors that could turn a warm, cozy day indoors into an unexpected house fire. In fact, did you know that house fires are more likely to occur…

Driving is a big responsibility, which is why it is so important for teenagers to learn the laws of the roadway over extended periods of time. No state simply issues a teenager a driver’s license. In West Virginia, those between the ages of 15 and 17 get their license through the Graduated Driver’s License (GDL)…