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Life’s a Gamble – Poetic Pauses
A gambler knows he's taking a risk but isn’t that how we live each day of our life? We take...
It’s a Gift to Your Family – Dave Says
Dear Dave, I’m 67, and I’ve been wondering what your position is on preplanning for a funeral versus prepaying. Is...
Nickel and Dime Things, Nothing Gets Done Well – Dave Says
Dear Dave, I’m currently on Baby Step 2, and I have about $7,000 in debt to pay off before I...
October 2023 Horoscope
Aries (March 21 - April 19): October fuels your ambitions, but remember balance. Channel your energy into both work and...
How China fuels the fentanyl pandemic
In 2022, more than two-thirds of over 100,000 U.S. drug overdose deaths involved synthetic opioids, most commonly illicit fentanyl. Much...
Foods you won’t find on the menu in the US
Adventurous diners will have to travel outside the U.S. to try any of these banned foods. If you do happen...
What’s Fair to Everyone Concerned? – Dave Says
Dear Dave, About a year ago, my husband and I offered an empty house we own to a young man...
The slick history of WD-40
As you probably already know, WD-40 is a pretty slick invention. But have you ever wondered where this wonder solvent...
How to start a book club tailored to your interests
Calling all book lovers! As the pages of life continue to turn, a book club offers a delightful way to...
Get Fluffy or Spot to show you what he wants
Your pet is nagging you, but you don't know what he wants. Why not just ask? Liz Palika, author of...
The Concept is the Same – Dave Says
Dear Dave, I know when it comes to personal finance, you’re a big fan of living on a written, monthly...
It’s Not a Good Long-Term Plan – Dave Says
Dear Dave, My girlfriend’s parents are divorced, and they’re both in their early seventies. We talked the other night, and...
Take the Bigger Check – Dave Says
Dear Dave, My car was declared totaled because of hail damage, and my insurance company says I have two options....
Workers and Givers – Dave Says
Dear Dave, My wife and I have been very fortunate in our careers. We both have six-figure incomes, and as...
