You get to start over in the New Year. What does that mean to your personal finances, and where do you start? A long list can be intimidating. But I’m betting some of these steps will take only a few ...

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Dear Eric: On December 12, “Professional Courtesy” wrote about a friend who had asked for a letter of recommendation and then edited it without the letter writer’s knowledge. The letter writer wrote, ...

I have a confession: I'm in love with the Matterhorn. There's just something about this triangular peak of Disneyland fame – the most recognizable mountain on the planet. Just seeing it is one of the ...

Dear Eric: My boyfriend of almost two years seems unable to break away from his former spouse's family. The marriage lasted 15 years. There were no children, so he has virtually no contact with the ...

Several factors are contributing to this, including surging U.S. oil production. Over the longer term, increased Venezuelan oil production could contribute to lower energy prices, particularly for ...

Dear Eric: I have to work with a very arrogant person, and it is hard to manage his dismissive attitude and grumpy remarks. The thing is, I am paying him to do work on my home. He is a talented and ...

Dear Eric: I send birthday and Christmas gifts to my great-niece (8) and great-nephew (3) who live in another country. I haven't seen my great-niece since she was 6 months old and I've never met my ...

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“Kids should know early on that life’s necessities – electricity, gas, heating oil, gas for the car – cost money. Show your teenager the electric bill when she insists on leaving every light in the ...

Suddenly millions of working Americans can no longer afford “Obamacare” health insurance, as premium subsidies have been removed. But there is one other potential health insurance opportunity that ...

This is the time of year when I typically offer financial planning advice to those who have the flexibility to make charitable gifts or plan ahead for taxes. But this year, more than ever, I am ...