Search Content
Butterflies for Christmas Jan. 05, 2019
My 3-year-old wanted one thing from Santa this year: butterflies. Not butterfly-print dresses or rub... Read More
The Twelve (Indebting) Days of Christmas Dec. 25, 2018
Dear Readers: Merry Christmas. We hope those who are celebrating the holiday are fortunate enough to... Read More
Address the Damage Before It Gets Worse Dec. 23, 2018
Dear Annie: For the past several years, my husband has taken out a new credit card each January and ... Read More
Why Not Make a Gift of Financial Education This Season? Dec. 19, 2018
Dear Readers: In the spirit of the holidays, I've been writing a lot lately about giving — esp... Read More
Forgiveness Starts With One Person Dec. 15, 2018
Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for 34 years. I love her dearly and would do anything fo... Read More
Exercise Generosity: 7 Gifts That Feel Good to Give Dec. 11, 2018
If you're still struggling with your holiday gift list, help is on the way. I've got a lot of swell ... Read More
Giving the Gift of Style Dec. 11, 2018
Want a unique idea for that special fashion lover on your list? Then take a cue from this Santa's he... Read More
Well-Being Withers When Impulse Buying Takes Control Dec. 04, 2018
It's not unusual for people to ask me: What's the best piece of fitness gear I can buy? My first ans... Read More
Breaking the Gift Limit? Nov. 12, 2018
Dear Annie: With the upcoming gift season, I have a question regarding dollar limits set by clubs. S... Read More
Present Planning Nov. 05, 2018
Q: Stores started getting ready for the holidays early this year. I noticed displays in many stores ... Read More
Gift Gaffe Aug. 07, 2018
Dear Annie: On a yearly basis, my employer recognizes employees who have dedicated 10, 15, 20, etc. ... Read More
Horsing Around Jun. 09, 2018
"I'm not sure she was too experienced," my mom said of the woman who had led her on horseback for he... Read More
An Ivory Gift May. 13, 2018
Dear Annie: Twenty-five years ago, my husband and I honeymooned in Kenya. While there, we both fell ... Read More
A Pajamas Conspiracy? May. 07, 2018
Dear Annie: Shortly after Christmas, my work friend, "Mike," and I were talking at lunch and discove... Read More
Empty-Handed Guests Apr. 11, 2018
Dear Annie: I have a question of etiquette. Our adult sons (who are older than 40), their wives and ... Read More
How to Be a Good Mother-in-Law Mar. 25, 2018
Dear Annie: I've read so many stories in your column about terrible in-laws. I'm sure most in-laws t... Read More
Dr. Strangerlove Feb. 20, 2018
I'm a 33-year-old woman. Though I don't want a boyfriend right now, I have a strong sex drive and d... Read More
Gifts Cause for Discomfort Sep. 07, 2017
Dear Annie: My 94-year-old mother has had a sweetheart for about eight years. "John" is 97, is almos... Read More
Watercolor Under The Bridge Aug. 15, 2017
A guy my girlfriend dated seven years ago is now an aspiring artist, and he gave my girlfriend one ... Read More
Revisiting 'Thank You' Etiquette Jun. 02, 2017
Dear Annie: Seven months after attending a wedding, I just received a computer-generated thank-you n... Read More
