Livin' It book cover
Books

‘Livin’ It’: A Bad Kid Defies the Odds

From the Philly Streets to a Memoir and Meaningful Retirement

By Michael Perzel | March 31, 2026
Wedding ceremony setting outdoors. Sean Pavone. Because she strongly disagrees with her brother’s political choices, she’s tempted to skip her niece’s wedding. Advice columnist Eric Thomas weighs in.
Advice for Life

Should She Skip the Wedding Over Political Choices?

‘I miss the fun times when politics were not involved’

By R. Eric Thomas | March 27, 2026
Man handing over a bunch of $100 bills, representing a large tax refund. Romolo Tavani
Finance

Make the Most of Your Tax Refund

Six ways to use the funds wisely

By Beth Braverman, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance | March 25, 2026
MRI of a brain with a tumor. A friendship was over after a friend wouldn't help.
Advice for Life

The Friendship Was Over

From ‘I’ll be with you’ to ‘I can’t get up that early’

By R. Eric Thomas | March 20, 2026
You may have an abundance of money or not, but these frugal habits can help.
Finance

Frugal Habits for All Income Levels

7 essential tips

By Rachael Green, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance | March 13, 2026
Mean old lady looks sourly at the camera: mother-in-law issues. By Alberto Jorrin Rodriguez
Advice for Life

Mother-in-Law Issues Continue

Even after more than 30 years of marriage

By R. Eric Thomas | March 6, 2026
A woman on her phone, always the planner for getting together with friends. Nenitorx
Advice for Life

Always the Planner and So Over It

Why must she always be the one reaching out?

By R. Eric Thomas | February 27, 2026
A woman with cancer diagnosis sits in a wheelchair and looks mournfully out of the window. A woman is concerned about her longtime friend’s cancer diagnosis, but the friend’s aggressive reactions to her inquiries are damaging the friendship. Advice columnist Eric Thomas weighs in.
Advice for Life

With Cancer Diagnosis, Family Hurts Need Healing

Is there a way to regain positive contact?

By R. Eric Thomas | February 20, 2026
An older male sugar daddy puts on a younger woman's necklace. By Volodymyr Tverdokhlib
Advice for Life

Am I a Sugar Daddy?

The 28-year age gap could be a clue

By R. Eric Thomas | February 13, 2026
Clay corn models like the one Carol Giuliani used in her school project in fifth grade. By Seksan Wangjaisuk
From Our Readers

A School Project That Went to the Dogs

High hopes and hard work – dashed

By Carol Giuliani | February 10, 2026

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