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Give Thanks for Social Security Nov. 23, 2022
Around this year's Thanksgiving holiday, I'm going to suggest that we Americans give thanks for the ... Read More
Questions Seldom Asked Oct. 05, 2022
Because I've been writing this column for about a quarter-century now, you probably can guess that t... Read More
Don't Fall For Catchy and Scary Headlines Aug. 10, 2022
I guess I picked a bad title when I called my little guidebook "Social Security: Simple and Smart." ... Read More
Sometimes, You Just Can't Win Jul. 27, 2022
I'll tell you this: Sometimes, you just can't win. I've learned over the years that you have to have... Read More
More Mailbag Questions Jul. 06, 2022
Last week, instead of writing a column centered around just one Social Security topic, I decided to ... Read More
Questions for Elon Musk Apr. 29, 2022
The impending acquisition of Twitter by the world's wealthiest person, Elon Musk, is one of the most... Read More
Interview the Interviewer: Fear Will Get You Nowhere May. 20, 2021
Q: I froze up and didn't ask the interviewers all the questions I had and accepted the job offer too... Read More
Questions Are the Answer Apr. 14, 2021
For centuries, knowledgeable people have recognized that successful leaders have a talent for asking... Read More
Final Two Presidential Debates Should Be Conducted Remotely Oct. 09, 2020
In last week's playground skirmish of a presidential debate, America saw the candidates mostly on sp... Read More
Main Event Oct. 02, 2020
If you watched this week's presidential debate between Republican President Donald J. Trump and Demo... Read More
Presidential Debate Questions I Would Ask Sep. 19, 2020
The political shadowboxing before presidential debates is cleverly choreographed. Take the 2000 cont... Read More
Show Interest During an Interview Jun. 18, 2020
Dear Annie: I've been applying for jobs but having no luck. I did interview at two places this month... Read More
Readers Ask: Lifestyle Switch, Silly Putty Removal and Membership Renewal Apr. 14, 2020
Dear Mary: I am eager to be a stay-at-home mom to my 2-year-old. We are paying down the bills. Are t... Read More
Crazy Ideas Feb. 05, 2020
I know everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion. But let's be honest. Sometimes a lot of those... Read More
Split Moon and Relationships Nov. 15, 2019
The lunar transit from Gemini to Cancer recalls the different stages of relationships and life and h... Read More
Alone But Not Lonely Oct. 26, 2019
Dear Annie: I read your column in the local paper, and I've notice that folks always write in to say... Read More
Preparing Questions for Long Visits Sep. 10, 2019
Dear Annie: Finding topics of conversation can often be difficult during long visits. Since "Grindin... Read More
12 Questions ... 12 Answers Apr. 03, 2019
I usually devote an entire column to just one subject so that I can thoroughly cover all the nuances... Read More
Weeding Out the 2020 Presidential Candidates Jan. 19, 2019
How do we determine which governor or senator, celebrity or capitalist has what it takes to become a... Read More
Taking Stock Jan. 02, 2019
Let's say — for argument's sake — you're currently in a romantic relationship but a bit ... Read More
