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Where Would I Move and Why? May. 11, 2021

The Real Estate Expert

Times have changed, and people don't move around like they used to. It's a big commitment to sell yo... Read More

Reeling from Mom's Gambling Expenses Nov. 23, 2019

Dear AnnieĀ®

Dear Annie: Since 2013, my mother has inherited $475,000, which she has cast into a bonfire of casin... Read More

Bathroom Retrofit Sep. 30, 2019

Dear Doug

Q: My mother had a fall in the bathroom a few weeks ago and ended up with a minor concussion. After ... Read More

Ex-Husband Still in the (Family) Picture Mar. 24, 2019

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: Thirty-two years ago, my ex left me for another woman. He was verbally abusive and denig... Read More

Keeping Expenses Down Jul. 16, 2018

Dear Doug

Q: Like most seniors, we're trying to adjust to a recent stream of increases in the cost of basic ne... Read More

Moving On Oct. 09, 2017

Dear Doug

Q: When I was growing up, my dream was to find a loving husband and start my own family. I was lucky... Read More

Decluttering Oct. 02, 2017

Dear Doug

Q: Two years after my wife's death, I'm still grieving. During this time, I've isolated myself and s... Read More

Information Overload Sep. 25, 2017

Dear Doug

Q: In today's highly stressful world, it seems like everything is changing too quickly to keep up, b... Read More

Grown-Up Time? Jun. 13, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: My husband enjoys collecting guns. He has always been a gun nut, as is every man in his family. I... Read More

Single Mom Sends SOS May. 09, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: After a messy divorce, my daughter has moved to an apartment with our 2-year-old granddaughter. A... Read More

Get Motivated and Stay Motivated May. 02, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: As I age, I'm finding myself less motivated to get things done that I found fairly easy to accomp... Read More

Hope Exists as Long as Change Exists Apr. 25, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: Most of my friends who are 70 or older have given up on setting goals, making resolutions and loo... Read More

Toying Around Apr. 11, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: Last week when I went to my friend's grandmother's birthday party, I was surprised to see that he... Read More

Money Matters Mar. 28, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: Because of the positive and negative fluctuations of our money and assets, as retired citizens we... Read More

Relationship Hits Rocky Waters in Greece Mar. 14, 2016

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I have been married for 25 years to "Betty," a beautiful, intelligent, caring woman from... Read More

Excess Baggage Mar. 14, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: After the war, we were able to buy a large home with the help of my husband's GI Bill benefits. I... Read More

Outward Bound Feb. 22, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: Our only grandson will attend college in September. He is an excellent student. He is spending ti... Read More

Moving On Feb. 15, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: After my wonderful husband died two years ago, I've been extremely lonely and have now become ove... Read More

Moving On Feb. 08, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: I have been widowed for a year, and I'm lonely. I've been told that a year is how long it takes f... Read More

Age Is Just a Number Feb. 01, 2016

Dear Doug

Q: Why do some individuals appear to be old at 32 while some 72-year-olds appear younger? I find it ... Read More