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by Susan Writer

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Today's life Spotlight

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The Discerning Investor

HSA Or 401(k)? How About Both?

2

Ask Someone Else's Mom

LW Is Furious with Snitching Friend

3

Sense & Sensitivity

Co-Workers Ignore Employee’s Graduation Party

4

We Need Our Live-In Relatives To Chip In

5

Lucky Squirrel

6

Life and Money With Helaine

Putting Unused Gift Cards to Good Use

Browse Topics in life

love & dating

Relationship With Mother Has Always Been Reversed

Live-In Fiancee Is Left Off Guest List for Family Wedding

friends & neighbors

Couple's Politics Stand Out in Current Locale

College Classmate Won't Take No for an Answer

mental health

Woman Discovers a Pair of Siblings She's Never Known

State Official Offers Options for Family in Need

outdoor

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 28, 2021

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 17, 2021

gender identity

Dad Addresses Those Who've Abandoned LGBTQ Kids

T Minus 10 Seconds ... Nine ... Eight ...

wildlife

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 03, 2021

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 26, 2020

family & parenting

Woman's Living Arrangement Includes Surprise Roommate

Woman Hid Her Cheating While Cheating Boyfriend Was Jailed

covid-19

Friend's Recent Behavior Is Hard To Understand

Girlfriend Hides Illness Before Showing Up Sick

sex

Husband's Fantasies Have Opposite Effect for Wife

A Year Into Marriage, Husband Takes Stock

teens

Couple Wish To Help Friends Without Imposing

Colleague's Cancer Fight Waged in Different Manner

dogs

The Treat Lady Again

Six-Dog Party

religion

Yom Kippur Begins at Sundown

In-Laws Choose To Ignore Disabled Grandchild

abuse

Husband's Drinking Changes His Personality

Granddaughter Disturbed by Grandmother's Early Work

holidays & celebrations

A New Year Begins With Rosh Hashana

New Dietary Restrictions Bring Unexpected Stress

aging

Fiancee Still In Touch With Former Lovers

Loss of Friendship Still a Source of Pain

etiquette & ethics

Party Host's Dogs Join the Festivities

interior design

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 07, 2021

death

Widow Surprised When She Falls for Friend

Lover on Hold While Man Takes 'Time To Think'

physical health

Ask Someone Else's Mom

Power Tumbling Competitions Are Too Hard for Grandmother to Watch

Ask Someone Else's Mom

Expectant Dad Shares His Wife's Morning Sickness

lgbtq

Teen Fears Siblings' Bullying About Her Sexual Orientation

Love Triangle Will Inevitably Cause Hurt Feelings

self-worth

Single, Professional Woman Rebuked for Personal Choice

marriage & divorce

Man Can't Get His Wife to the Church on Time

Wife Struggles With Husband's Repeat Infidelity

work & school

Colleague's Abuse of Sick Leave Has Come to a Head

addiction

Wife Can't Abide Husband's Other Love: His Weed

Woman Concerned for Nephew's Care by Her Younger Sister

health & safety

environment

March Inspiration

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 30, 2021

money

Member of Friend Group Is a Reluctant Tipper

Living at Boyfriend's House Requires Dealing With Dad