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The Holiday Magic in Imperfection Dec. 22, 2024
It didn't ring a bell when he rolled down his window, but it did jingle with a light thump as I ease... Read More
The Adventures of Mr. Fixit Feb. 14, 2023
"I'll be right back," said my husband as he headed for the door. "Where are you going?" I demanded. ... Read More
More Questions About Social Security Disability Benefits Feb. 23, 2022
Q: I have been getting Social Security disability benefits since 2010. I am coming up on my 62nd bir... Read More
Repeat After Me: 'SSI Is Not Social Security' Jan. 26, 2022
If I had a million dollars, I'd buy commercial time at the upcoming Super Bowl and run an ad that sa... Read More
Being Happy With Less Sep. 29, 2021
Every single day, I get emails from readers who seem to be absolutely obsessed with the idea of "max... Read More
Christmas Is Canceled; Instead, Choose One of These Holidays Sep. 25, 2021
With the hot dogs and white pants of Labor Day a speck in the distance last week, news outlets infor... Read More
How America Shaped Christmas, and How Christmas Shapes America Dec. 24, 2020
With its gaudy displays, rampant excess, celebratory spirit and high price tag, Christmas is a thoro... Read More
Could You Go a Year Without Spending? Feb. 26, 2020
A few years back, Eric and Donna Reed shopped for groceries and household products only once a year.... Read More
How to Live the Life You Love on Your Current Income Dec. 31, 2019
Living below your means does not mean giving up what really matters. Spending less than you earn is ... Read More
Not Much Romance in Santa's Toy Warehouse Dec. 05, 2019
A fixture of family Christmas movies is worldly-wise children recovering some of their innocence. "M... Read More
The Left Preaches the Great Apocalypse of Global Warming Feb. 19, 2014
This week, Secretary of State John Kerry announced to a group of Indonesian students that global war... Read More
The 'C' in Christmas Has Been Replaced by Commercialism Dec. 26, 2013
When my seven nieces and nephew sprint downstairs on Christmas morning to revel in the joy of openin... Read More
The American Dream Is Not All About Money Dec. 01, 2010
We always talk about "The American Dream" — about living it, saving it, wondering wh... Read More
