A worried man looks out the window. Image by Teeraphat sirisatonpun. A woman whose husband is a naturalized citizen is concerned about what could happen to him given the sweeping immigration crackdown in the US, but her friends lack empathy for her concerns.
Advice for Life

Friends Lack Empathy for Her Immigrant Husband

He’s legal, but her worries naturally persist

By R. Eric Thomas | December 26, 2025
A couple is worried about their finances as they peer anxiously at a laptop. By Ian Allenden. Whether the US economy is healthy now or not depends on who you are.
Finance

Is the US Economy A-OK?

It depends on who you are

By Jill Schlesinger, Jill on Money | December 25, 2025
Couple smiling as they do their financial planning on retiring next year. Yuri Arcurs
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10 New Year’s Resolutions for Retiring Next Year

‘You gotta have your ducks in a row’

By Adam Shell, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance | December 19, 2025
Unhappy man at home, still resentful of toxic employer. Image by Piksel
Advice for Life

Retiree Is Still Resentful of Toxic Employer

One year later, the ex-employee is hurt and confused

By R. Eric Thomas | December 19, 2025
A person writing a Christmas card. Is it OK to share holiday greetings and divorce news at the same time?
Advice for Life

Combining Holiday Greetings and Divorce News

Is it OK to share divorce news in a Christmas card?

By R. Eric Thomas | December 12, 2025
A pile of Christmas gifts on an old wooden table. By Sjhuls. Used with advice article on when gift exchange loses its luster
Advice for Life

When a Gift Exchange Loses Its Luster

Changing a tradition without hurt feelings

By R. Eric Thomas | December 5, 2025
An abstract image of economic symbols overlaid, used with a humor recession primer. By Hywards.
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A Recession Primer for Consumers

A tongue-in-cheek look at economic vocabulary you should know

By Jackie and Roger Pierangelo | December 2, 2025
A woman looks at her phone, tired of cleaning, as the cleaning bottles beside her indicate. Her inconsiderate brother has called last minute and is coming to visit,
Advice for Life

Inconsiderate Brother Angers Mum’s Caregiver

Even worse – that caregiver is his sister

By R. Eric Thomas | November 28, 2025
A holiday table of food and drink, by Mirko Vitali. Used with an article on a party pooper who criticizes food and drink choices at parties.
Advice for Life

Party Pooper Criticizes Food and Drink Choices

And not just any party pooper – it’s her brother

By R. Eric Thomas | November 21, 2025
couple on a laptop, perhaps playing the Boggle puzzle of four-letter mammals.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle the Mammals in Hiding

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 17, 2025

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