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The Discerning Investor
The Discerning Investor
by Julie Jason

We're Not Done With RMD Changes

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for November 21, 2021

Life and Money With Helaine

Advice for Difficult Financial Times

Harvey Mackay

Nice Guys Do Finish First!

Miss Manners

Guest Helps Herself to ALL the Leftovers

All life Columnists

Today's life Spotlight

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Life and Money With Helaine

Few Investment Managers Can Beat Index Funds

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Harvey Mackay

Be Inspired to Be Your Best Self

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Ask Dr. Nerdlove

What’s The Best Way To Make It Clear I Want a Date, Not A Friend?

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Ask Someone Else's Mom

Fear of Dentist Prevents Even Routine Care

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Ask Natalie

Ask Natalie: Landlord avoids you and won’t repair issues around the property. What should you do?

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Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for November 05, 2021

Browse Topics in life

love & dating

Dear Abby

Romance With Prison Inmate Evolves Into Love Triangle

Dear Abby

Dear Abby for November 27, 2021

friends & neighbors

Dear Abby

Golfer's Vaccination Status Complicates Weekly Outings

Dear Abby

Dear Abby for November 28, 2021

mental health

Dear Abby

Medication Puts a Damper on Patient's Love Life

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Sister Separates Herself From the Rest of the Family

outdoor

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Do Just One Thing for January 28, 2021

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Do Just One Thing for January 17, 2021

gender identity

Dear Abby

Intolerance Emerges as Obstacle to Friendship

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Friend Wants To Switch Things Up

wildlife

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Do Just One Thing for January 03, 2021

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Do Just One Thing for January 26, 2020

family & parenting

Dear Abby

Woman's Sudden Negativity Worries Her Growing Family

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Dear Abby for November 26, 2021

covid-19

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Dear Abby for November 20, 2021

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Widowed Spouses Find Comfort and Potential in Each Other

sex

Dear Abby

Sudden Appearance of STD Rattles Lengthy Marriage

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Cheating Husband Obsesses Over Cheating Wife's Lover

teens

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Classmate Carries Regret for 40 Years

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Grandson Plays for a Losing Team

dogs

The Postscript

The Treat Lady Again

The Postscript

Six-Dog Party

religion

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Dear Abby for November 28, 2021

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Dear Abby for November 24, 2021

abuse

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Substance Abuse Pits Family Members Against Each Other

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Father's Anger Issues Stem From Head Injury

holidays & celebrations

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Dear Abby for November 24, 2021

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Hosts' Invitation Doesn't Include Dogs

aging

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Dear Abby for November 25, 2021

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Dear Abby for November 22, 2021

etiquette & ethics

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Dear Abby for November 26, 2021

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Friend Constantly Shares Details of Big Purchases

interior design

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Do Just One Thing for January 07, 2021

death

Dear Abby

Dear Abby for November 16, 2021

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Revelation Weakens Divorced Mom's Version of History

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

Dear Abby

Dear Abby for November 17, 2021

Ask Dr. Nerdlove

How Do I Know if I’m Bisexual?

self-worth

Dear Abby

Man Gets Descriptive When Identifying Women

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New Mother Feels Guilty for Canceling Adoption

marriage & divorce

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Dear Abby for November 21, 2021

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Dear Abby for November 19, 2021

work & school

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Dear Abby for November 18, 2021

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Gift to Friend Ends Up For Sale Online

addiction

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Man's House Has Become Drug User's Safe Space

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Friend Thinks Woman Is Being Bamboozled

health & safety

Dear Abby

Dear Abby for November 23, 2021

environment

The Postscript

March Inspiration

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Do Just One Thing for January 30, 2021

money

Dear Abby

Son Fears Father May Be Victim of Online Scams