Heather Skyler
Heather Skyler writes about business, finance, family life and more. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Newsweek, Catapult, The Rumpus, BizFluent, Career Trend and more. She lives in Athens, Georgia with her husband, son, and daughter.
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Best Captive Auto Finance Companies in 2024
Published 01/31/2018 by Heather Skyler
A captive auto lender is a finance subsidiary set up solely to offer auto loans to buyers of a particular dealership or car company.
Life Insurance for Seniors: 8 Reasons You Need It & How to Get the Right Policy
Published 01/31/2018 by Heather Skyler
Most people think of life insurance as an essential safeguard for young families.
No Exam, No Problem: How To Get Life Insurance Without a Medical Exam
Published 01/31/2018 by Heather Skyler
There are many reasons why people decide to secure a life insurance policy. The primary reason is to ensure their children will be provided for in the event of their death.
Quick Life Insurance Quotes: Pros and Cons of Instant Life Insurance Quotes
Published 01/30/2018 by Heather Skyler
Life insurance is one of those things that most everyone should have, but many people don’t. In fact, people tend to put off buying life insurance, especially if they’re young and healthy.
Life Insurance for Diabetics and High-Risk Individuals: 5-Step Guide to Finding the Best Policy
Published 01/29/2018 by Heather Skyler
According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control, more than 100 million adults in the United States currently have diabetes or prediabetes, a condition that can lead to type two diabetes if left untreated (source).
Tax Filing Status: 7 Tax Tips Every Freelancer and Independent Contractor Should Know
Published 01/15/2018 by Heather Skyler
Being a freelancer or an independent contractor has its perks. You set your own hours, you can work in your sweatpants on your couch, or you can take your laptop on vacation and get things done in a lounge chair by the pool if you desire. However, a simple tax filing status is not one of those perks. When tax time rolls around, things can get more complicated. If you haven’t planned ahead, you may end up with a big bill.
Sexual Harassment Settlements: How to a File One And What It Will Cost
Published 01/15/2018 by Heather Skyler
In 1991, Anita Hill accused Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment. Despite her allegations, Thomas was confirmed to the Supreme Court. While Hill’s complaints went unheeded by the U.S. Senate, Americans took notice of the sexual harassment suits.
Personal injury law: What Can You do if You’ve Been Hurt and How Much Will it Cost?
Published 01/15/2018 by Heather Skyler
You’re shopping in the produce aisle at your local chain grocery store when you step on a smashed banana, slip and fall on the hard floor, causing you to break your wrist.
Average Cost of a Car Accident: How to Pay for It All
Published 01/15/2018 by Heather Skyler
Car accidents claim nearly 1.3 million lives every year, according to the Association for Safe International Road Travel. And 20 to 50 million people are injured or disabled each year, as well. It’s no wonder that the average cost of a car accident is also up.
Harassment Settlement Costs – The Price of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Published 01/14/2018 by Heather Skyler
Sexual harassment is a hot topic these days. Hollywood moguls, politicians, and businessmen have been falling left and right as women come forward to accuse them of inappropriate conduct.