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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

Go Hang! Here's How Apr. 07, 2014

Decor Score

Q: I need help arranging pictures to hang on the wall. There are four the same size and a big one th... Read More

Projecting Home Price Changes Apr. 07, 2014

Open House

One of the most frequent questions asked at this point relates to future home prices. Consumers want... Read More

Husband Trying to Make Amends for Mistakes Apr. 06, 2014

Mars and Venus

Dear John: I'm a 41-year-old man married for 16 years to a great woman. Unfortunately, many times du... Read More

Child Wants Peer Attention Apr. 06, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: My daughter is a young first-grader and loves to learn. I always say she's very bright but lacks ... Read More

Is There a Secret to a Successful Retirement? Apr. 02, 2014

Ask Carrie

Dear Readers: There was a bit of good news recently from the Employee Benefit Research Institute. A... Read More

Moment of Truth Apr. 01, 2014

Jenny McCarthy

Dear Jenny: I have a good friend who is driving me absolutely insane. She comes to me over and over ... Read More

Happy Mother's Day, Mom! Mar. 31, 2014

Dear Doug

Q: Our mother is not in great health. We are planning a surprise family reunion for her on Mother's ... Read More

Dare to Go All White? Mar. 31, 2014

Decor Score

Q: I've always wanted an all-white living room but just had to wait until the grandchildren had grow... Read More

Low-Rate Refinancing Promotes Low Inventory Mar. 31, 2014

Open House

Homebuyers may soon face a growing problem of lack of available homes in their local markets. One ke... Read More

Wife Staying With Cheating Husband for Sake of Son Mar. 30, 2014

Mars and Venus

Dear John: I just recently found out that my husband had two sexual encounters with a co-worker and ... Read More