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Spouses: Know Your Financials! Apr. 21, 2014

Dear Doug

Q: Even before we married, my husband and I agreed that he would handle our financial life. Last mon... Read More

Unhealthy Attraction Apr. 20, 2014

Mars and Venus

Dear John: I have a crush on a woman at my work. She is several years older than I am, and is marrie... Read More

Worrier Can Become Brave Girl Apr. 20, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: How do you talk to children who have anxiety issues without giving them the "anxious" label? Righ... Read More

Little (Nasty) Things Mean a Lot Apr. 18, 2014

Tales From the Front

Dear Cheryl, Before my significant other and I were a couple, he would lavish me with compliments. I... Read More

Diamond Carousel Pattern Circles Dishes Apr. 18, 2014

Antique or Junque

Q: I was given the set of dishes in this photo and would like to know more about them, as well as th... Read More

Temper Problems Causing Tiffs With Girlfriend Apr. 17, 2014

Mars and Venus

Dear John: My girlfriend claims I am very argumentative — which I am. Needless to say, we figh... Read More

High School Dropout Has Lost His Way Apr. 16, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: I have read your writings for many years and am hoping you can provide suggestions on what to do ... Read More

IRA and Future Taxes Apr. 16, 2014

Taking Stock

Dear Mr. Berko: My 70-year-old husband recently passed away, and I am the beneficiary of a $623,000 ... Read More

Cross-Country Divide Apr. 15, 2014

Jenny McCarthy

Dear Jenny: My husband and I have been married for almost 10 years. The whole time, we've lived in t... Read More

Spring Cover-Ups Apr. 15, 2014

In Fashion

Up. Down. Up. Down. One day the weather is warm and sunny; the next day it's chilly and may be downr... Read More

Choosing Happiness! Apr. 14, 2014

Dear Doug

Q: I've noticed I am feeling overly sorry for myself. Frequently, when I meet others, I irritate the... Read More

Divorce Is a Painful Experience Apr. 13, 2014

Mars and Venus

Dear John: I have been divorced for two years now. I did not want the divorce, so it was a particula... Read More

Eastlake Settee Was Made in Victorian Era Apr. 11, 2014

Antique or Junque

Q: This is a photo of an antique love seat I inherited. The wood has been refinished and the upholst... Read More

Physical Relationship With Co-Worker Becoming Complicated Apr. 10, 2014

Mars and Venus

Dear John: A couple of months after starting a new job, one of my colleagues and I got physically in... Read More

Boss Hires Young Bartender as Office Worker Apr. 10, 2014

At Work

Q: I work at a small, privately owned company. The owner is very involved in the business and contro... Read More

Saving for Retirement: How Much Is Enough? Apr. 09, 2014

Ask Carrie

Dear Carrie: I keep hearing that you need $1 million or more to retire these days. I'm saving, but ... Read More

Variable Annuities and the S&P 500 Apr. 09, 2014

Taking Stock

Dear Mr. Berko: My sister is 42, and I'm 46. We have a $110,000 certificate of deposit we inherited ... Read More

Thoughts on myRA Apr. 09, 2014

Taking Stock

Dear Mr. Berko: I have a bachelor's degree in history and a master's in sociology. I teach at a publ... Read More

Dress Stress Apr. 08, 2014

Jenny McCarthy

Dear Jenny: I am new to Chicago. For most of my adult life, I had lived in San Jose, Calif. Recently... Read More

Are You Prepared for an Emergency? Apr. 07, 2014

Dear Doug

Q: Perhaps my wife and I are becoming overly paranoid, but with so many natural disasters and unstab... Read More