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They Spent $29,284 per Pupil, but Only 28% of 8th Graders Were Proficient in Math May. 08, 2024
The public schools in the state of New York doled out $29,284 per pupil in "current expenditures" in... Read More
Simple Rules to Live By Jan. 24, 2024
I have a quirk, a kind of brain glitch that annoys me to no end. I cannot easily distinguish left fr... Read More
Yes, College Is Worth It Dec. 27, 2023
At first glance, the price of attending college may seem astounding. "In 2023-24," reports the Colle... Read More
Jealousy Within the Home Aug. 24, 2023
Dear Annie: My father-in-law has been living with us for the past two years, as he is in the process... Read More
Getting to the Bottom of the Diaper Crisis Aug. 02, 2023
For those who have never had to buy diapers, it might be easy to wonder what all the stink is about ... Read More
25 Ways to Save $1,000 on Monthly Expenses Jan. 16, 2023
A number of years ago, I met Kathryn and Galen. They'd won a contest sponsored by Woman's Day magazi... Read More
I'm Now Being Charged Because I Have a Job Nov. 14, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I'm 19 and I live at home with my parents and three younger siblings. Both of my parent... Read More
Spending Split Is Too Uneven Aug. 04, 2022
Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I don't really keep track of our spending, but we try to make it pretty... Read More
What To Do if You Don't Have Enough Money To Pay All of Your Bills May. 30, 2022
It might be the skyrocketing cost of fuel and food, or perhaps you've lost your job or you've alread... Read More
Money Leaks That May Be Draining Your Wallet Dry May. 03, 2022
What would it feel like to check your bank balance and find a pile of money you didn't know you had?... Read More
So, You're Getting a Tax Refund! Apr. 14, 2022
Discovering that you'll be getting a tax refund is certainly not the worst news you've had in your l... Read More
You Can Have the Things You Love Oct. 21, 2021
Frugality. It's a word that for many people screams deprivation; poverty. I get letters from readers... Read More
How to Save Money and Get Financially Confident Jun. 30, 2021
For a good deal of my life, I lived under a dark cloud of fear that I would end up financially desti... Read More
Need to Adjust Your Financial Attitude? Start Here -- Now! Jun. 30, 2021
Dear Carrie: I'm 28 and trying to be smart about my money. My problem is that as soon as I pay down... Read More
The Heartbreak and Effects of Filing for Bankruptcy Jun. 15, 2021
Dear Mary: Please give me some pointers on bouncing back from bankruptcy. Will this have any effect ... Read More
September 13, 2020 Sep. 13, 2020
Dear Annie: We have adorable, healthy twin grandchildren who are 2 years old. Unfortunately, they do... Read More
Your Thoughts on Money and Happiness Jul. 15, 2020
In a previous column on the subject of money and happiness, I closed with: "In your heart, do you be... Read More
Help Students Skill up Apr. 17, 2020
In the past few months, we've experienced massive changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have lo... Read More
April 1, 2020 Apr. 01, 2020
Dear Annie: My son lives in California and is going to marry a local girl in the fall. Our entire fa... Read More
Easy Ways to Get a Better Deal on Anything Mar. 05, 2020
Not everyone is comfortable with asking for a better deal or for a lower rate. Or for a fee or penal... Read More
