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How and When to Let Go of Household Clutter Jan. 15, 2024
Now and then I hear from readers who are facing a dilemma that strikes a chord with me personally. I... Read More
The 80% Solution Nov. 14, 2022
Provided that your basic life needs for shelter, food and clothing are being met, more money is not ... Read More
How To Give Wisely to a Charity Aug. 22, 2022
It's that time of year again — everyone wants your money. Brace yourself for more dinnertime p... Read More
How to Feel Less Powerless Mar. 30, 2022
Dear Readers: A great number of you wrote in and responded to "Feeling Powerless" with some wonderfu... Read More
Living with Less May Be the Best Way to Live Feb. 10, 2022
Recently, I've been on yet another of my seemingly never-ending quests to pare down and clean out. I... Read More
Freedom Truckers v. GoFundMe Leftists Feb. 09, 2022
When GoFundMe shut down funding Friday for the truckers' Freedom Convoy, it didn't just clobber Cana... Read More
No Lunch Day! Nov. 23, 2021
TEENS: Today is the second virtual "No Lunch" Lunch at the Second Harvest Food Bank. During this eve... Read More
Happy New Year: Seize This Opportunity for Growth Jan. 01, 2019
Dear Readers: Welcome to 2019! We wish each of you health and happiness. We hope this year is better... Read More
An Optimist in a Pessimistic World Dec. 20, 2018
I am optimistic about America's future. That simple statement typically elicits varying expressions ... Read More
Are You Making the Most of Your Charitable Donations? Dec. 12, 2018
Please note: This article may contain outdated information about RMDs and retirement accounts due to... 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
Take My Mobile Phone, Please! Aug. 31, 2017
Recently, I inherited a new-to-me iPhone 6. It's lovely. I'm grateful, but I didn't really need a ne... Read More
A Friend in Need Jul. 27, 2017
Friday was a normal day for my friend Barbie Levin, an occupational therapist. She went to the home ... Read More
Whether to Move In Together Jun. 19, 2017
Dear Annie: All the advice columns I've read recommend not moving in together before marriage —... Read More
Please, No Gifts Dec. 14, 2016
Dear Annie: For the past few years, my sister, her family, my husband and I have been donating at Ch... Read More
What Will You Do for Giving Tuesday? Nov. 26, 2014
Dear Readers: There's a new day to put on your holiday calendar — Giving Tuesday, the first T... Read More
A Million-Dollar Question Sep. 20, 2014
A woman I admire asked me where she should donate $1 million to promote research to cure addiction. ... Read More
Andy Capp
Jul. 30, 2014
It's Easy to Show Unbreakable Spirit of Giving During School Breaks May. 15, 2014
If your kids, grandchildren, relatives or friends are nearing a school break, sometimes that's the b... Read More
