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Politicians and the Kitchen Table Aug. 23, 2024
This morning, I had breakfast in a street corner joint called "Rosaria's." Rosaria is the woman who ... Read More
Helping With Bills Does Not Mean a Blank Check Aug. 29, 2023
Dear Annie: My mother-in-law has been diagnosed with cervical cancer back in our home country. My hu... Read More
What To Do When You Can't Pay All of Your Bills and More Feb. 22, 2023
Dear Mary: Our mortgage was due on the first. As I write it is the 21st. We have the money to pay it... Read More
Heat Bringing High-Cost Utility Bills Oct. 02, 2022
Dear Annie: For the past two years, I've lived in my apartment complex without issues except for my ... Read More
Spending Split Is Too Uneven Aug. 04, 2022
Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I don't really keep track of our spending, but we try to make it pretty... Read More
What To Do if You Don't Have Enough Money To Pay All of Your Bills May. 30, 2022
It might be the skyrocketing cost of fuel and food, or perhaps you've lost your job or you've alread... Read More
US Mental Health Continues Its Decline Apr. 01, 2022
Imagine that, in addition to weathering the constant stream of crises that have befallen folks over ... Read More
Credit is a Privilege, Not a Human Right Mar. 31, 2022
Dear Mary: I've just discovered that my parents are being discriminated against because they don't h... Read More
Which Bills to Pay First? Feb. 21, 2022
If you don't have enough money to pay all of your bills, which should you pay first, and which ones ... Read More
An Efficient Way to Slash Home Heating Bills Dec. 29, 2021
Just as I was knee-deep in researching, testing and learning all I could about electric space heater... Read More
6 15-Minute Projects to Get Your Utility Bill to Rock Bottom Nov. 02, 2021
Here's some good news: At least 120 utility companies have lowered electric, gas or water rates due ... Read More
Political Math Is the New Free! Sep. 30, 2021
Last Saturday, President Joe Biden tweeted the following about his $3.5 trillion proposal: "My Build... Read More
Where's the Soft Landing for the Sick? Sep. 03, 2021
I have written a lot about the debilitating and often accelerating effects of anxiety created by the... Read More
Need for Skepticism Jul. 30, 2021
Government legislative titles often sound fantastic; certainly, there is a branding guru in charge o... Read More
Need for Skepticism Jul. 29, 2021
Government legislative titles often sound fantastic; certainly, there is a branding guru in charge o... Read More
I Forget Everyone's Names Jul. 07, 2021
DR. WALLACE: I have a hard time remembering people's names. Do you have any suggestions on how I can... Read More
Need to Adjust Your Financial Attitude? Start Here -- Now! Jun. 30, 2021
Dear Carrie: I'm 28 and trying to be smart about my money. My problem is that as soon as I pay down... Read More
Democratic Showdown: Kamala vs. Manchin Jun. 04, 2021
Speaking in Tulsa on the 100th anniversary of the racial atrocity there, Joe Biden belatedly turned ... Read More
A Credit Card Should Build Credit, Not Create Debt Feb. 23, 2021
Dear Mary: My 30-year-old son-in-law needs to get a credit card approved so he can buy tires for his... Read More
The High Price of Sitting Down Nov. 26, 2020
Health care: It's on everyone's mind these days, and for good reason. Combine the soaring cost of he... Read More
