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How to Manage Your Settlement Funds After a Personal Injury

Finally, after months, or even years, of legal battles, your personal injury case has been settled. Justice has been served, and you can breathe a sigh of relief. But before you start planning how to use your settlement, there’s something important to know—this is not the end of the journey.

It will likely take a while for the funds to hit your account, and when they arrive, the money can disappear faster than you think. Without careful planning, many victims struggle financially just months after getting their check. This article will discuss everything you need to know about settlement delays and how to protect your compensation to help you move forward.

Understanding the Settlement Process

“Settlement payments often take 30 to 60 days or longer. Understanding these timelines helps victims plan their finances wisely as they wait,” says personal injury lawyer Felix Gonzalez of Felix Gonzalez Accident and Injury Law Firm. While you may have won your case, your compensation still has to move through several steps before you receive your check. Administrative processes can add weeks, sometimes even months, to the timeline.

First, all parties involved must finalize and sign the settlement agreement. This document confirms the payout amount and the settlement terms. Next, the insurance company processes payments. This is where most delays happen. Some insurers take their time to process payments, and certain cases may require additional approvals before funds are released. Then, the medical liens and legal fees must be settled. If you received treatment that was not covered upfront, those expenses may need to be paid before you receive your final amount.

Your check is issued after all these obligations are met. While the average timeline is six weeks, certain cases can take more than 60 days, depending on the circumstances. A personal injury lawyer can help speed up the process, negotiate liens, and ensure you’re not waiting longer than necessary.

Managing Settlement Funds Wisely

Now that the funds have arrived, the real challenge begins—ensuring that this money lasts and truly helps you rebuild your life. Here’s how to do that:

  • Prioritize essential expenses: If you have unpaid hospital bills, mounting rent, or overdue utilities, tackle those first.
  • Set up an emergency fund: Even the best-planned budgets can’t predict every expense, so setting up a portion of your settlement for emergencies is highly recommended.
  • Avoid impulsive spending: A large settlement can feel like a lottery win, but spending carelessly can leave you struggling later. It’s better to view your settlement as financial security and not extra spending money. 

Financial Planning for the Long Term

Taking care of immediate expenses is crucial, but what happens next? Without a long-term financial strategy, you could find yourself in a difficult situation years from now. Here’s what you should do to plan for your financial future:

  • Work with a financial advisor: Financial experts can help you structure your funds, protect against unnecessary risks, and ensure financial security for the long term. 
  • Consider future medical needs: Your medical needs may not stop after the initial hospital visit. You may require follow-up care, and without proper financial planning, you may struggle to afford the required regimen.
  • Budget for reduced work capacity: Your earning potential may change, so your financial strategy should adjust accordingly. Whether that means retraining for another career or stretching your settlement over the long term, having a plan is essential.

Conclusion

Winning a settlement is only part of the battle. The real challenge lies in making it last and meeting your long-term needs. An experienced personal injury lawyer fights not just for a fair payout but for a settlement that truly reflects the financial impact of your injury. Attorneys can also assist with negotiating medical liens, provide referrals to trusted financial advisors, and help speed up the process. Before making any major decisions, consult a lawyer to protect your rights and future.

Verifying if Your Medical Malpractice Case is Valid in Connecticut

Every time you or your loved ones enter a healthcare facility, you expect competence and care. Unfortunately, mistakes do happen, and some can indeed cause serious harm. 

Medical malpractice cases keep professionals liable for negligent acts, yet not every negative outcome would constitute malpractice. Before heading to court, understanding the determining factors of a valid claim is very important. For this, it would be helpful to speak to attorney Russell Berkowitz of Berkowitz Hanna Malpractice & Injury Lawyers.

To help you assess your situation, this article examines what constitutes a medical malpractice case in Connecticut. 

Proving Duty of Care  

Each medical malpractice case begins with duty. In Connecticut, this means the healthcare provider must have been directly responsible for your treatment. Without a formal patient-provider relationship, there is no legal duty.

For instance, if a physician gives casual advice at a cocktail party, there is no liability. However, they owe you competent service within accepted standards once you are under their direct care or treatment plan.

You can establish the duty of care in most instances through medical records or agreements. This lays the groundwork for any breach that may consequently be proven as your claim unfolds. 

Demonstrating a Breach of the Standard of Care

Doctors, nurses, and other medical staff have a standard of professional care. A breach occurs when their actions or inactions fall below the standards of what other competent professionals would do in similar circumstances.

Mistakes that represent a deviation from accepted standards may include misdiagnosis, surgical errors, or improper medication. In most instances, Connecticut requires expert testimony regarding how the care you received fell below industry standards. This helps courts and legal authorities come to a conclusion about the case. 

Establishing a Direct Causal Relationship Between Negligence and Injury

A physician’s negligence needs to be directly linked to your injury. Connecticut courts require proof that the injury would not have occurred but for the provider’s negligence.

Medical experts can be key in proving this link. They compare what happened with what should have happened under standard care, highlighting where things went wrong.

Proximate cause also comes into play here, meaning the injury must directly result from the negligence. If an unrelated factor caused your harm, it significantly weakens your claim, despite other valid elements.

Verifying Measurable Damages

For your claim to stand and have actual value, you have to prove measurable damages due to negligence. Examples could include physical wounds, financial losses from medical expenses or missed work, and emotional distress.

The courts look for evidence such as treatment records, billing statements, and expert evaluations of long-term impacts. Simply experiencing a bad outcome does not guarantee compensation without documented harm tied directly to the provider’s actions.

While Connecticut law provides for economic and non-economic recovery, you must prove both clearly. Consequential emotional pain or reduced quality of life can be considered, but most often requires testimony from psychological experts to quantify. Lawyers are adept at calculating these damages, which aren’t really monetary. 

Meeting Connecticut’s Statute of Limitations for Filing

Timing is very crucial in cases of medical malpractice. According to Connecticut law, you have two years from the date of injury or discovery of your injury to file a claim.

If you fail to take action within this period, you cannot usually seek compensation. There are some exceptions, though, including cases of minors and where negligence is not immediately apparent.

It is relevant to document the timeline of events. Remember to create a record regarding the development of symptoms or a diagnosis that clarifies the injuries caused by medical errors.

Conclusion

Verifying your medical malpractice case in Connecticut involves more than pointing to a poor outcome—it requires proof of duty, breach, causation, and damages within legal deadlines. Understanding these elements can help determine if your situation meets the legal standards for a valid claim. Speaking with an experienced attorney may give you the clarity and direction needed to protect your rights and pursue appropriate compensation for the harm caused.

S.G. Goodman on 8 Things That Inspired Her New Album ‘Planting by the Signs’

In the first hours of 2023, S.G. Goodman found herself explaining the old practice of ‘Planting by the Signs’ to the two people left in her living room after a New Years Eve gathering: her friend and mentor Mike Harmon, and his partner of twenty years, Therese. The Foxfire books, which richly lay out the ancient beliefs, were stacked beside them, and Goodman already knew she wanted to base her next album around what was intrinsically passed down to her through her Kentucky upbringing: the implicit importance of timing everyday acts in accordance with the cycle of the moon. The concept seeps into every corner of her poised, poignant new album, so much so that it is named after it – and even if the listener remains ignorant of it, there are traces of a kind of elemental power in its striking, dreamlike production, courtesy of Goodman and longtime collaborators Drew Vandenberg and Matthew Rowan. It’s a great album to put on at any time of the year, but if the moon is out tonight: be its guest.

We caught up with S.G. Goodman to talk about the Foxfire book series, a Leonard Cohen song, reconciliation, and other inspirations behind Planting by the Signs.


The Foxfire book series

Planting by the signs is a very ancient belief system that, simply put, is just this acknowledgment that the moon affects water. And that anything one would imagine, anything composed of water, because of the moon’s particular phase or star placement, that there would be better times to do things than others, such as plant certain things or build certain things, so that you’ll get different results at different times. For me, what’s weird is – it wasn’t talked about so plainly growing up, but my family actually held a lot of these beliefs. We just didn’t say, like, “These are the ancient beliefs of planting by the signs.” I was really just intrigued by this belief system, the fact that I’ve heard it circling around me all my life, and was really interested in its origins.

After I decided I wanted to write an album around this concept, I wasn’t really writing full songs a lot. I was having a really hard time feeling like I was producing a lot of material at that time. So the way I went about it was I just immersed myself in the subject. And what I found was that when I had read everything I could get my head around or watch this or that or talk to people, when it came time to actually write the material, the imagery and the themes naturally came out in my work. It wasn’t a forced thing. It was a big help, but it also was interesting how I was starting to see my life through this concept.

One of the songs on the album called ‘Michael Told Me’ talks about the death of a friend who died in a tree accident, but also how that relationship was a catalyst to me reconciling a friendship that had suffered a terrible rupture. We had essentially pruned each other out of our lives. In the belief system of planting by the signs, it does talk about pruning and the specific times of the year that you should do that, and if you do it at the right time, then the tree will grow back more full. But if you do it at the wrong time, it could kill the tree completely. I thought that was a beautiful image to put in this song because it, for me, very, much described my experience in a real life relationship.

Living attuned to the lunar phases and seasons

The entire album is about being in tune to signs, instructions, and warnings from nature. I opened the album with ‘Satellite’ because I was interested in what its meaning is for us currently and what it will mean for future generations , when men are kind of obstructing our view of nature. There was a time on Earth when there were definitely no satellites, and now we’re infiltrating all these areas, we’re putting man-made structures on the sides of mountains and our rivers. It’s been happening for years and years. We can go on YouTube and put a creek or a waterfall on, but we don’t have to go out and see it. So what happens when we become more distant from a way that humans have gathered information and direction forever? I feel like that song is trying to raise those questions.

I’m curious, speaking of lunar phases and seasons, if that’s something that you were interested in reflecting in the flow of the album itself.

I did my best. I think there could have been a lot of ways where I could have actually followed the true belief system of planting by the signs, when it came to writing and recording. I could have done it at different times, but that’s over the course of a year, and it would have been pretty difficult to do that. But there have been a lot of odd moments when that has been true. For instance, my record comes out on the solstice. One thing was, I wrote and came off the road in winter of 2023-2024, and that had been the first full winter that I have been in one place in years. Getting to really experience an entire season from one vantage point was so wonderful.

Winter as a farmer’s daughter

Because that’s how I was raised, winter is a true time of rest and solitude. A lot of people hate it because they think it’s too dark. They get depressed. But I think it’s nature’s way of telling you that, “Hey, this is really natural for you to reflect and rest and stay warm and go inside and prepare yourself for the seasons that are approaching.” I think that really got me into a natural rhythm and allowed me to prepare for this album, being able to really stay at home and become centered during one full season.

One of my favorite lines on the album is “marry me in inclement weather” from ‘Nature’s Child’, which speaks to this sentiment.

What’s funny about that song is that that is the only song on the record that is not my work. I love that song too, that’s why it’s on my record. But I have covered that song, a dear friend of mine [Tyler Ladd] wrote  it. I probably started singing that song in February 2016. In my opinion, a good song is one that you can remember, and I first heard that one at a bar; it was an open mic night, and he played it. I was blown away. He sang it in a very different way than I do, faster and with a different melody. But the lyrics were just so evocative, and I’ve never forgotten them. It was probably three years after that that he showed back up in my town and on my porch, and I immediately had him come and sit in my living room and play that song and asked him if I could start singing it. When it came time to make this record, I asked permission if I could put it on this record because I just felt like it’s so beautifully tied in our relationship with nature.

Reconciliation

You talked about reconciliation in the context of ‘Michael Told Me’, and I was curious about the stretch of time that it took for the song to fully reveal itself. Do you feel like there was something holding you back from completing the song, or that you were hesitant to do so?

The way I’ve always approached writing, it’s very normal for me to have songs on records that took years and years to write. It goes back to what I said about ‘Nature’s Child’: for me, a good song is one that you remember, so if a song, even a lyric or a melody, sticks around, then I believe that it sticks around for a reason, and I’m just open to it showing back up. I had what I would consider the pre-chorus and chorus of that song for since February 2021, and I had no idea when I first started writing it that it would be actually a story that would go along with a father figure’s death. At the time I started writing it, it was about a rupture I had with a friend and music collaborator. I just believe that a song will tell you what it’s meant to be if you’re willing to stick it out and listen. It’s not that I’m hesitant to finish a song. I just feel like you can’t finish a song, and you have said everything you need to say, until the song itself tells you what it’s supposed to be, and you have to listen to it. You gotta usher it in.

There’s also a thread on the album of reconciliation with love, with your own past – kind of abstract ideas. Do you feel like there’s a part of you that’s more drawn to writing about the falling out than the reconnection, or do you try to maintain a balance?

I would say that if you’re gonna be a songwriter, then you need to tell the truth. That’s all that it amounts to me. I wasn’t trying to balance out my album with what I could reconcile and what I could not. I was just approaching a song and being truthful about what that song was supposed to be. I think if you went at it in a way of trying to completely balance out the message you’re saying, then your work might end up being manipulative.

When it comes to inspiration and writing, I feel like the truth can be more compelling when it hurts, or when gives you hope. That’s the sort of tension I was curious if you’re conscious of.

To be honest with you, I think if you’re going into writing at all thinking in that way, being that aware of your intentions, then you’re probably just getting in the way of the song. It doesn’t matter if you’re writing a song that is hurtful or feels painful to you. It doesn’t mean you have to sing it or release it. You can come to terms with how you feel about it over time, and maybe that’s a reason it can take time to write something. If I would have viewed ‘Michael Told Me’ as a song that I was scared to write or writing the song solely around my bandmate and I’s rupture – if I felt like, “Oh, well, I guess I’m not finishing this song because I’m not willing to say how much this hurts me” – then that song wouldn’t have been ‘Michael Told Me’. It wouldn’t have been about the reconciliation. It would have been written from a place at that particular time where I wouldn’t have spoken or planned to speak to that person for two more years. And it’s not because those feelings weren’t real – I don’t feel like I was holding back by not putting that song out, because that wasn’t what the song was meant to be. It was meant to be about Mike being involved in that friendship and his death being a catalyst to us talking again.

It’s like, with Planting by the Signs, in every single song, there are details that go back to that belief system. Now, if you went as just a listener and tried to point them out to me, if you’re not familiar with that belief system, I guarantee you, you might not find it. What you might find is a song that looks like this is a love song, or this is a song about optimism or whatever. But if I would have gone into this writing process and said, “I’m gonna write a song about how if you nail shingles on a house during the moist part of the moon phase where more water is present, then that shingle is gonna curl” – that would come off as not only insincere, but a bad song because it was forced. You’re trying to write in that way is like a young writer in a college class, trying to make symbolism like William Faulkner. Your subconscious will show those things. But if you go in there trying to make this huge analogy and force it, it’s not gonna end well. [laughs]

Pruning in life for new beginnings

I wanted to focus on the word “pruning,” because it has a specific kind of weight on the album. On ‘Michael Told Me’, you sing of “new pruned hearts,” which I love. 

It’s a major theme in Planting by the Signs, but as an actual act, to prune – you have the potential of killing the thing that you’re pruning or giving it new form momentarily for it to grow back even stronger and more healthy. On an album that so heavily focuses on belief systems and putting those belief systems into this modern time, it’s about, what are we going to need to prune from our lives? You can’t be scared to cut things out – people, technology, beliefs to give room for something healthier to grow. And if it wasn’t meant to, then that belief or relationship or habit might be meant to just kinda die.

‘Happens to the Heart’ by Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen was one of those writers that just until the very end was really putting out new and amazing songs. But one thing that’s so special about that one is just how the story unfolds, and he takes his time with it. That was really inspirational with certain songs on this album and just maybe my approach in general, which is: it’s okay to unfold a story or a concept slowly and let it build just by what you’re saying. It’s nice to hear a song where you’re not having to put a bunch of bells and whistles on it musically, where just lyrics and a story can be as captivating as a full orchestra.

Mr. Bob’s farm

I worked for him during the pandemic and still will go and spend time there and help him on his farm. That was instrumental because when I came off the road to write this album, I really felt the need to just get back outside and in nature. It’s a place I always return to, and I do find that just with my experience in life, I’ve always really needed to be moving and be active when I’m trying to be in the writing process. I’m not a person who needs to sit still in a room. I need to be seeing things and moving my body and be quiet.

Iranian-American filmmaker Andy Sarjahni’s Wild Hogs and Saffron

He’s an Iranian-American, born in Arkansas to an Iranian father, and grew up in the South. Somebody who was reconciling their beliefs about themselves and their culture and history as both a Southerner, a man from the Ozarks, and also an Iranian at a time when 9/11 had just happened. This film he made is beautiful. It takes place both in Iran and in Arkansas, where he’s hunting wild boar, which is something that takes place in both places. It’s just a beautiful depiction of reconciling complexities in between cultures and how it’s possible. If one were to look at Planting by the Signs as a road map to show someone that over centuries beliefs have evolved and we’ve taken those beliefs and shoved them into tighter boxes, there’s a lot to talk about around those things.

More books: The Dollmaker by Harriette Simpson Arnow, Tell Me How Long the Train’s Been Gone by James Baldwin, and The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller

I read so much while I was at home, and those were three very special ones. James Baldwin, Tell Me How Long the Train’s Been Gone – just master of the sentence. One major distinction of southern writing is really a sense of place, and Baldwin is typically writing out of Harlem, but captures a sense of place as well or better than any southern writer. His traditionalist style in writing and remarkable sentence structure was just a calm for the heart. Harriet Simpson Arnaud was a Kentucky writer that I’d never heard of. That book had a lot of accolades, and it is long and a tragedy and absolutely beautiful. Something that I experienced when I read that book was that I genuinely missed the characters when I finished it. I had a heartache about no longer getting to spend time with them, and I think that’s what someone should strive for when they’re writing about anything.

Many songs on this album were written in a time of grief or exploring grief or just deep in that, and The Wild Edge of Sorrow, was a book about grief rituals and about honoring grief. It’s so wild – my dog of thirteen years died two weeks before Mike did. And with the intensity of my touring schedule, I wasn’t able to process that while on the road for almost a year. So that book really helped me understand what it was to honor a season of grief, and I deeply recommend it.


This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.

S.G. Goodman’s Planting by the Signs is out now via Slough Water Records/Thirty Tigers.

Cocaine Air: Smugglers at 30,000 Ft Season 2: Cast, Rumours & Release Date

In 2013, Dominican anti-drug authorities halted a private jet in Punta Cana. Inside, they found 26 suitcases containing nearly 700 kg of cocaine, worth tens of millions of euros. The catch? No one on board seemed to fit the typical smuggler profile.

That’s the intriguing premise of gripping true crime documentary series Cocaine Air: Smugglers at 30,000 Ft, which is currently climbing in the Netflix Top 10 in 71 countries. It’s no wonder the show is doing well, as the story seems stranger than fiction. But will it return with more insight?

Cocaine Air Season 2 Release Date

If you’re eager for news about Cocaine Air: Smugglers at 30,000 Ft season 2, we’re sorry to disappoint. This is advertised as a limited series. In other words, it’s unlikely we’ll get additional episodes.

Additionally, the story is excellently told over the course of three installments. Unless any new information comes to light in the future, this is probably all there is.

Cocaine Air: Smugglers at 30,000 Ft Cast

  • Pascal Fauret
  • Bruno Odos
  • Ted Evans

What’s the Story Behind Cocaine Air?

The true crime docuseries follows the sensational 2013 case of a private jet busted in the Dominican Republic with nearly 700 kilograms of cocaine on board.

The scandal, dubbed “Air Cocaine,” involved two former French military pilots, a pair of mysterious passengers, and an international manhunt that led to a daring escape and years of legal limbo. The docuseries almost plays like a thriller, tracking the operation via interviews and archival footage. It also employs a slick narrative style, raising questions about who really orchestrated the smuggling.

The two pilots onboard claimed they had no idea about the contents of the suitcases, and the case ended up drawing international attention. Even more so after the two managed to escape from the Dominican Republic back to France.

In 2021, the pilots were acquitted in France, after testimony suggested they were pawns in a larger scheme. But how much did they truly know? That’s the real question. The true crime series lets viewers draw their own conclusions, to great effect. It also combines high-stakes drug trafficking with political intrigue and courtroom drama, making for a satisfying and informative watch.

If Cocaine Air season 2 ever happens, it would follow any news that may come to light in the future. In other words, you might want to set up a Google Alert to keep tracking the case.

Are There Other Shows Like Cocaine Air?

If you enjoyed Cocaine Air: Smugglers at 30,000 Ft, there are plenty of other riveting Netflix true crime series vying for your attention.

You might like American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden, Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer, or Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami. Rewatching Narcos is also a great idea.

FUBAR Season 3: Cast, Rumours & Release Date

Season 2 of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s action comedy FUBAR finally landed on Netflix after a two-year wait. So far, the new episodes are drawing in a decent viewership, with the show making it to the streamer’s Top 10 in 21 countries.

However, while FUBAR got about 2.2M views in its first week, that number is considerably lower compared to the 11M it amassed following its 2023 premiere. This could spell trouble, especially for fans already looking forward to more.

FUBAR Season 3 Release Date

At the time of writing, Netflix hasn’t officially renewed FUBAR for additional episodes. The service occasionally waits to see how a show performs before giving the green light, so its silence doesn’t have to mean that the comedy won’t make a comeback.

Unfortunately, the decline in viewership could sway the streaming powers that be to pull the plug, which would be even more of a bummer given that the second season ends on a bit of a cliffhanger.

Still, let’s go with cautious optimism for now, as viewership could still improve in the following weeks. In case that happens and the show gets renewed, FUBAR season 3 would likely arrive sometime in mid-2027.

FUBAR Cast

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger as Luke Brunner
  • Monica Barbaro as Emma Brunner
  • Milan Carter as Barry
  • Fortune Feimster as Roo
  • Travis Van Winkle as Aldon
  • Aparna Brielle as Tina
  • Fabiana Udenio as Tally Brunner
  • Jay Baruchel as Carter
  • Carrie-Anne Moss as Greta

What Could Happen in FUBAR Season 3?

A fun action comedy, FUBAR marks Arnold Schwarzenegger’s first leading role in a scripted live-action TV series.

He plays Luke, a veteran CIA operative ready to retire. Before he can enjoy the good life, though, he is pulled back into action during one last covert mission. Turns out, the operative he’s supposed to rescue is none other than his estranged daughter, Emma.

In season 2, the stakes are higher, with Luke and Emma facing an enigmatic new adversary. At the same time, Luke reconnects with a former flame, Greta, also an ex-spy. Complications arise throughout, but the season ends with the big bad defeated and the start of a nuclear war successfully averted. Saving the world also prompts Luke to move forward with his retirement.

Whether or not he can actually enjoy some downtime, it remains to be seen. In a final twist, Tina is revealed to be a double agent who is now in need of rescue. If we do get FUBAR season 3, there’s a good chance the plot will follow the team as they attempt to get her back.

Are There Other Shows Like FUBAR?

A fan of spy shenanigans? If you had a good time streaming FUBAR, you might also like Citadel, Zero Day, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, The Night Agent, Chuck, The Recruit, and Burn Notice.

Tires Season 3: Cast, Rumours & Release Date

The second season of Netflix comedy Tires is out, and it’s proving to be quite the crowd-pleaser. The show amassed almost 3 million views this week and made it to the streamer’s Top 10 in six countries.

While critic reviews may be middling, the sitcom has the old-school appeal that keeps you watching, with the Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score for season 2 currently at 92%. Additionally, if you like Shane Gillis, you’re probably already eager for more. Whether or not that happens, though, it remains to be seen.

Tires Season 3 Release Date

At the time of writing, Tires hasn’t yet been renewed for additional episodes. That said, its chances look good. Viewership is steady, the cost of production is likely low, and the second season has jumped in quality.

As long as Netflix gives the green light, Tires season 3 would probably arrive sometime in mid-2026. Fans only got a one-year hiatus between the first two seasons, so we don’t see why another one would take longer to bring to the screen.

Tires Cast

  • Shane Gillis as Shane
  • Steve Gerben as Will
  • Chris O’Connor as Cal
  • Kilah Fox as Kilah
  • Stavros Halkias as Dave
  • Thomas Haden Church as Phil

What Could Happen in Tires Season 3?

Tires is a raunchy workplace comedy following the misadventures of a crew trying to keep an auto shop afloat.

The story revolves around Will, a hapless manager with good intentions. His efforts to bring the shop to the next level and hopefully impress his absentee father are constantly derailed by his cousin Shane, a mechanic who can’t help but lean into politically incorrect humor and immature antics.

In season 2, the crew rejoices at the recent success of the shop. Even so, they quickly realise that doing business comes at a steep cost. Shane’s father Phil shows up to help his son, and maybe even rekindle their relationship. By the end of the 12 episodes, the gang find themselves on the verge of financial ruin, but also more motivated to forge through.

Tires Season 3 will probably continue to focus on their dynamic and follow their efforts to keep the shop open.

Are There Other Shows Like Tires?

If you’re into Tires, you probably appreciate workplace comedy in general. Some of the best include The Office, Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Scrubs, Abbott Elementary, Superstore, and Silicon Valley.

For more raunchy humour, you can’t go wrong with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

AITA Platform Review 2025: Is It Safe, Legal, and Worth Using?

In an industry crowded with overhyped bots and get-rich-quick schemes, finding a reliable trading tool can be a challenge. That’s where AITA stands out — a modern trading platform built on transparency, regulatory compliance, and real user empowerment. But is AITA actually legit, or just another scam in disguise? We’ve conducted a thorough review of AITA’s features, structure, and operations to find out.

What Is AITA?

AITA is an innovative trading platform that merges automated signals, professional mentorship, and copy trading into one streamlined experience. Designed for both beginners and seasoned traders, AITA provides users with smart trading tools without overpromising results or pushing aggressive investment tactics.

Key Features Offered by AITA:

  1. Binary options signals powered by algorithmic bots
  2. Mentorship programs for novice traders
  3. Copy trading access with full transparency into trader performance

Unlike questionable platforms that promise guaranteed profits, AITA takes a clear and honest approach. Its goal is not to sell dreams, but to offer practical, tested trading support.

Fully Licensed and Regulated

A key differentiator for AITA is its regulatory status. The platform operates under licenses from the FCA (UK Financial Conduct Authority) and CySEC (Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission). This means AITA adheres to strict standards related to:

  • Client fund protection
  • Operational transparency
  • Data privacy and platform security

Why Regulation Matters

Licensed platforms are legally bound to protect users, conduct audits, and maintain accountability. This creates a safer environment than anything offered by unlicensed “pop-up” trading services.

How AITA Ensures User Security

Security is at the heart of the AITA user experience. The platform has integrated:

  • End-to-end encryption
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • IP verification
  • No direct access to user funds

Legal Agreements for Every User

Every client receives a formal agreement, which outlines the terms of service, risk disclosures, and the mutual responsibilities of the platform and user. This adds an extra layer of protection often missing in the world of online trading.

AITA Is Not a Scam

Let’s be clear: AITA is not a scam. It does not offer fake guarantees, it doesn’t take control of user accounts, and it doesn’t operate through shady affiliate structures.
If you’ve heard of “AITA scams,” chances are you’ve encountered fake accounts pretending to be AITA. Always use official channels like aita.trade, and verify before interacting with anyone on Telegram or WhatsApp.

Real Results, Real Users

By early 2025, AITA-linked trading accounts had already climbed to the top of Pocket Option’s copy trading leaderboard — a spot that cannot be bought or faked. The data shown there is based on actual trades, real user activity, and verified performance.
AITA maintains active communication channels with users and provides human support, not automated bots. This commitment builds long-term trust in an otherwise volatile industry.
AITA is not resting on its success. The platform has announced expansion into new regions, including Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
New licensing efforts are already underway, showing AITA’s dedication to international regulation and responsible growth.

Final Thoughts: Should You Trust AITA?

After an extensive investigation, the answer is clear: AITA is a legitimate, regulated, and user-focused platform.
If you’re looking for a secure, transparent, and legally compliant trading assistant in 2025 — AITA is worth your attention. Just remember to stay vigilant and avoid imposters. Stick to verified sources and enjoy a platform built with integrity.

FAQ

Is AITA a legitimate trading platform or a scam?

AITA is a fully licensed and regulated trading platform, operating under FCA and CySEC supervision. It does not promise unrealistic returns and avoids common scam tactics, making it a legitimate option for traders in 2025.

What services does AITA offer to traders?

AITA combines automated binary options signals, copy trading with transparent performance stats, and mentorship programs for beginners, offering practical tools for all experience levels.

How does AITA ensure user security?

The platform uses strong security measures like end-to-end encryption, two-factor authentication, IP verification, and never asks for direct access to user funds. Every user also signs a legal agreement for added protection.

Can I trust performance results shown by AITA?

Yes, AITA-linked accounts have ranked at the top of Pocket Option’s copy trading leaderboard, which reflects real trading data and cannot be manipulated or purchased.

How do I avoid fake AITA impersonators?

Only use AITA’s official site (aita.trade) and verified communication channels. Scammers may pretend to represent AITA, so avoid anyone offering guaranteed returns or asking for upfront payments via unofficial platforms.

The Impact of Playlist Promotion on Music Streaming Success

For independent artists navigating the modern music industry, streaming platforms are both a blessing and a battlefield. On one hand, they’ve removed gatekeepers and allowed everyone to be heard. On the other hand, with tens of thousands of tracks uploaded daily, getting noticed requires more than just talent—it takes strategy. And among the most effective tactics in today’s digital landscape is playlist visibility.

How playlist promotion unlocks discovery

Playlist promotion has become one of the most impactful tools available to artists today when it comes to boosting streams and building momentum. Getting your track placed on a well-curated playlist can dramatically increase exposure, offering access to thousands of listeners tuned into your sound or genre.

Rather than waiting for fans to stumble upon your music, playlist promotion helps place you directly in their path. Whether it’s a mood-based playlist, a niche genre list, or an algorithmic one generated by Spotify or Apple Music, these placements often become the first point of contact between an artist and a new listener. This exposure builds streaming numbers and encourages follows, shares, and saves—core engagement metrics that influence future playlist opportunities and platform visibility.

Even beyond the numbers, these placements lend credibility. Being part of a respected playlist signals that your work meets a certain quality standard, helping you earn the attention of industry insiders, curators, and collaborators.

What a soundcampaign review can reveal

To fine-tune your playlist strategy, data and feedback are essential. That’s where a soundcampaign review can make a real difference—by offering insight into how your music is performing and being received across different platforms and audiences.

A detailed review from a campaign like this can highlight which genres or moods your music resonates with, what types of playlists most respond to your work, and even how specific production choices impact engagement. These insights allow you to shift from guessing to strategising. Instead of throwing your music at every possible playlist and hoping it sticks, you can make calculated decisions based on honest listener feedback and behaviour.

This feedback is essential for emerging or DIY artists who don’t yet have a label team guiding their development. A thoughtful review helps refine your sound, sharpen your promotional approach, and zero in on the audience likely to convert into long-term fans.

Turning listeners into loyal fans

The real value of streaming success goes beyond play counts—it’s about connection. Playlist traction is just the start; the next step is transforming passive listeners into active fans. This means being visible and responsive beyond streaming platforms. Artists who take the time to engage with listeners on social media, invite feedback, or offer behind-the-scenes content tend to build deeper loyalty.

Once a listener saves your song from a playlist, you’ve already made an impression. However, to keep them coming back, artists should build a broader experience. From artist newsletters to exclusive merch drops, there are countless ways to nurture relationships with new fans.

Playlists might get you started, but sustained growth depends on how you welcome and retain your audience once they’ve discovered you.

Going beyond the numbers

Playlist placements shouldn’t just be seen as a way to boost streams—they’re also a doorway to deeper career growth. When your music consistently appears on relevant and well-trafficked playlists, it can lead to radio spots, social media buzz, press coverage, and even sync licensing opportunities. It’s a chain reaction: the proper placement leads to new listeners, bringing more exposure and possibilities.

However, to maximise the benefits of playlisting, you need more than a one-off placement. Think of your playlist strategy as a long-term game. Building relationships with curators, analysing performance data, and continuously improving the quality of your releases will keep you in circulation and ensure listeners remember your name.

Final thoughts

The rise of streaming has shifted how success is measured in music, and playlist performance is now a big part of that equation. With smart use of playlist promotion and actionable feedback from tools like a sound campaign review, artists can take control of their visibility and grow a dedicated audience without needing a traditional label push.

In the age of streaming, being heard is no longer just about getting lucky—it’s about being strategic, consistent, and responsive to what your audience wants. Playlists may not guarantee overnight fame, but when used wisely, they can be the spark that ignites your next big leap forward.

Achieve Faster Progress in WoW with Expert Carry Support

World of Warcraft (WoW) is a game built on challenges, exploration, and progression. Whether you’re exploring dungeons, tackling raids, leveling up, or pushing your way through PvP, each aspect of the game requires a considerable investment of time and effort. While many players enjoy the journey, there are times when it can feel like progress is slow, especially when you’re stuck on a difficult boss or challenge. This is where wow carry comes into play, offering a way to speed up your progress and achieve your goals in a more efficient and enjoyable manner.

What is WoW Carry Support?

In the context of World of Warcraft, “carry” refers to the service provided by expert players who help you achieve in-game objectives by carrying you through difficult content. Whether it’s completing raids, leveling up your character, or achieving high rankings in PvP, expert carry support ensures that you get the desired results without needing to spend hours on repetitive or challenging tasks. Carry services allow you to skip past the grind and focus on the parts of the game you enjoy the most.

Benefits of Expert WoW Carry Support

  1. Efficient Progression
    One of the main benefits of using carry services is the speed at which you can achieve your goals. In WoW, progression can sometimes feel slow, especially when you’re working on high-difficulty raids, challenging dungeons, or striving for rare achievements. Expert players who offer carry services are skilled at efficiently navigating content, completing tasks, and securing rewards. With their help, you can bypass the time-consuming grind and achieve faster results, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the game’s rewarding aspects.
  2. Conquer Difficult Content with Ease
    WoW is known for its tough raids, endgame dungeons, and competitive PvP encounters. These challenges often require precise strategies, teamwork, and deep game knowledge. While this content is undoubtedly rewarding, it can also be difficult, especially if you’re undergeared or unfamiliar with the mechanics. Expert carry support provides you with highly skilled players who can carry you through these difficult scenarios, ensuring you get the loot, achievements, or rank you’re aiming for without the stress of failing multiple times.
  3. Access to Top-Tier Loot and Rewards
    Many WoW players are motivated by the desire to acquire rare and powerful loot, which is often locked behind difficult content such as Mythic raids or high-level dungeons. With carry services, you gain access to the best gear available, whether it’s through completing raids or farming high-tier dungeons. Expert players know the quickest routes and strategies to secure these valuable items, so you can enhance your character’s power without the need to endlessly grind for gear.
  4. Focus on What You Enjoy Most
    World of Warcraft offers a massive amount of content, and not all of it is enjoyable for every player. Some players may love exploring, crafting, or socializing, but find themselves bogged down by the time it takes to complete specific quests or tasks. With expert carry support, you can focus on the parts of the game that bring you the most joy, while professionals take care of the parts that you may find tedious or difficult. This allows you to enjoy the game at your own pace without feeling like you’re missing out on rewards or progression.
  5. Safe and Secure
    Reputable carry services prioritize the security of your account. Whether you’re opting for a self-play option (where you play alongside the experts) or an account-sharing option (where the boosters complete the task on your behalf), professional carry services use secure methods that comply with WoW’s terms of service. You can trust that your account and progress will be handled safely, without the risk of being banned or facing penalties.

Types of WoW Carry Services

Expert WoW carry services cover a wide range of content to help you achieve your specific goals. Some of the most popular carry options include:

  • Raids and Dungeons: Complete challenging raids and dungeons, even at the Mythic level, with professional players who know the optimal strategies and mechanics.
  • Leveling Boosts: Skip the grind and level up your character quickly and safely, getting you to the maximum level in a fraction of the time.
  • PvP Boosts: Rank up in competitive PvP and unlock prestigious rewards, titles, and mounts.
  • Achievement Boosts: Secure rare in-game achievements that may be hard to obtain on your own.
  • Loot and Gear Boosts: Get your hands on high-quality loot and gear from endgame content.

Why Choose Expert Carry Support?

Opting for expert carry support provides multiple advantages over attempting to grind or struggle through difficult content on your own. Here’s why it’s a great choice:

  • Professional Skill: Carry services provide you access to highly skilled players who know the ins and outs of the game. They can complete tough content quickly and efficiently, saving you time and frustration.
  • Tailored to Your Needs: Whether you’re looking to improve your gear, achieve a specific PvP rank, or complete a raid, carry services can be customized to help you reach your exact goals.
  • Save Time and Effort: Carry services let you skip the grind and focus on the aspects of WoW you truly enjoy, from exploring the world to engaging in high-level content.
  • No Stress, Just Rewards: With expert carry support, you can rest assured that you’ll reach your desired outcomes without the stress of failed attempts or tedious grinding.

World of Warcraft offers endless content, but progressing through its most challenging elements can be a time-consuming and often frustrating task. Expert carry support is the ideal solution to help you achieve your goals more efficiently, allowing you to conquer difficult content, secure top-tier loot, and rank up in PvP without the usual grind. With expert players on your side, you can focus on what you enjoy most about WoW while leaving the tough tasks to the professionals. Whether you’re looking for faster leveling, a high-tier gear upgrade, or assistance with difficult raids, expert carry support will ensure that your WoW experience is more enjoyable, rewarding, and efficient. A high level dungeon boost is the key to faster progress in WoW, allowing you to complete challenging content that rewards you with powerful gear without the endless grinding.

Additionally, with expert carry support, you can skip the frustration of learning complex raid mechanics or struggling to make progress in competitive PvP. The time saved allows you to experience all the exciting parts of the game, from exploring new content to strategizing in PvP without getting bogged down by the grind. This support also opens up access to elite loot drops and valuable achievements that might otherwise take a significant amount of time and effort to unlock. By choosing carry support, you ensure that you don’t just progress faster, but do so with the help of seasoned professionals who enhance your overall experience and make your WoW journey smoother and more enjoyable.

With expert carry support, you also gain the peace of mind that comes with knowing your account is in safe hands. Reputable carry services use secure methods to ensure that your account’s security and integrity are never compromised. Whether you opt for a self-play option, where you actively participate in the carry, or an account-sharing option, professional boosters adhere to WoW’s terms of service, ensuring a risk-free experience. This allows you to enjoy your WoW progression without worrying about potential issues, enabling you to focus entirely on the fun and rewards the game has to offer. The combination of expert guidance, efficient gameplay, and a safe environment ensures that your WoW journey is not only faster but also stress-free and highly satisfying.

5 Albums Out Today to Listen To: HAIM, U.S. Girls, Hotline TNT, and More

In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on June 20, 2025:


HAIM, I quit

HAIM, I quitHAIM are back with a new album, I quit. Co-produced by Danielle Haim and Rostam Batmanglij, it sounds as stylish and seamless as you’d expect, yet isn’t afraid to go out on a limb as it throws its hands up in the air; which is to say that it’s also a little unruly. “You can hate me for what I am/ You can shame me for what I’ve done/ You can’t make me disappear/ You never saw me for what I was,” goes the opening track, ‘Gone’. The follow-up to 2020’s Women in Music Pt. III was previewed by the singles ‘Relationships’, ‘Everybody’s Trying to Figure Me Out’, ‘Down To Be Wrong’, and ‘Take Me Back’.


U.S. Girls, Scratch It

U.S. Girls Scratch ItWhen Meg Remy was invited to play a one-off gig at a festival in Hot Springs, Arkansas, she brought together a band of Nashville musicians that included harmonica legend Charlie McCoy and the Dead Weather/Raconteurs member Jack Lawrence on guitar. The U.S. Girls bandleader was so energized by the performance that she ended up recording a whole new album in Nashville, tracking everything live, with minimal overdubs. Lyrically, it presents a loose catalog of shame, vulnerability, and powerlessness often relating to her life as a performer, but also a diffusion of that same identity through the fuzzy, fascinating lens of history. Read the full review.


Hotline TNT, Raspberry Moon

Hotline TNT, Raspberry MoonHotline TNT rapidly build on the formula of their breakout 2023 album Cartwheel with Raspberry Moon, their thrilling new LP. Produced by Amos Pitsch, it’s love-fuelled and triumphant, unabashedly blowing out every feeling and sound that offers itself to bandleader Will Anderson. Rather than laying down the music by himself, he worked with his touring band — guitarist Lucky Hunter, bassist Haylen Trammel, drummer Mike Ralston. Ahead of its release, Raspberry Moon was preceded by the singles ‘Candle’ and ‘Julia’s War’.


S.G. Goodman, Planting By the Signs

S.G. Goodman, Planting By the SignsS.G. Goodman has released a new album, Planting by the Signs. The evocative, mournful follow-up to 2022’s Teeth Marks features guest appearances from Bonnie “Prince” Billy and Matthew Rowan, as well as the early singles ‘Fire Sign’, ‘Satellite’, and ‘Michael Told Me’. “The whole premise behind the practice of Planting by the Signs, is that we can look to nature to understand when would be the best time to do something to get the best results,” Goodman explained. “I am interested in how man is obstructing nature and its ancient knowledge, while the human condition remains the same: that to survive we must be in harmony with nature and each other.”


Yaya Bey, Do It Afraid

Yaya Bey, Do It AfraidYaya Bey has dropped a new album, Do It Afraid, via Drink Sum Wtr. Arriving just a year after the Brooklyn artist’s previous effort Ten Fold, the 18-track LP features the advance tracks ‘dream girl’, ‘wake Up B*tch’, ‘raisins’, and ‘merlot and grigio’. Bey worked with a wide range of producers on the record, including BADBADNOTGOOD, Exaktly, and Virginia musical collective Butcher Brown, with additional guest spots from Rahrah Gabor, Nigel Hall, and others.


Other albums out today:

Karol G, Tropicoqueta; Matmos, Metallic Life Review; Neggy Gemmy, She Comes From Nowhere; Tropical Fuck Storm, Fairyland Codex; Benson Boone, American Heart; Peretsky, It Doesn’t Get Cold in October Anymore; Clara Kim, our little matches.