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I usually like to have a theme to my columns. For example, I might write a column that centers on wi... Read More

Had It With Office's Lack of Hiring Oct. 20, 2023

Dear Annie: I've dated a man for five years. He used to work, prior to the pandemic, but he hasn't r... Read More

Plan to Be Spontaneous at Work Oct. 12, 2023

What's the best part of being a success? You never have to chitchat. As a VIP, concentrating on hig... Read More

Easy Ways To Boost Your Income Oct. 11, 2023

Everyday Cheapskate

Of all the people I know and love, I can't think of anyone who wouldn't welcome a small income boost... Read More

Rumor Mill Misleads Vets and Prisoners Oct. 11, 2023

There are so gosh darn many myths and rumors circulating out there (mostly online) about Social Secu... Read More

Stretched Thin by Bridal Duties Oct. 06, 2023

Dear Annie: My future sister-in-law is getting married, and I am a maid of honor. She already had a ... Read More

Is Your Company Playing the Name Game? Oct. 05, 2023

Blame it on the internet. If it wasn't for the internet, we wouldn't have giant tech companies and ... Read More

Don't Know Much About Medicare Oct. 04, 2023

I just got my annual Medicare guidebook called "Medicare and You 2024" in the mail. I'm assuming thi... Read More

Co-Worker Spreading Lies Sep. 28, 2023

Dear Annie: I have worked in the same office for 18 years. For many years, there were five of us in ... Read More

The Windfall Elimination Provision Sep. 27, 2023

A few weeks ago, I wrote a column about something called the "government pension offset." It is a la... Read More

Racing Ahead in Your Career? Better Learn to Drag Your Feet. Sep. 21, 2023

What do you do when a new assignment comes around? If you immediately raise your hand, you're makin... Read More

Co-Worker Crises Sep. 20, 2023

Dear Annie: My boyfriend of five months has a female co-worker, "Leslie," who he has known and been ... Read More

A Special Rule for Widows and Widowers Sep. 20, 2023

Here is a special message to all Social Security representatives reading this column. You are right ... Read More

Snarky Siblings and Micromanagers Sep. 14, 2023

Dear Annie: I have a complicated relationship with my siblings. I'm the youngest of four. Now, in my... Read More

Shocker! Intelligence Comes to the HR Department Sep. 14, 2023

It's artificial intelligence to be sure, but let's be honest here. Putting even a smidgen of compute... Read More

What to Do When Someone Dies Sep. 13, 2023

Q: I know you've written columns about how to handle Social Security affairs after someone dies. In ... Read More

Seeking to Set Boundaries in the Workplace Sep. 09, 2023

Dear Annie: I have an employee who is constantly overbearing and frequently steps out of line in reg... Read More

Working Out While Working Up the Org Chart Sep. 07, 2023

Ever feel you're working with a bunch of dumbbells? You don't know the half of it. According to "T... Read More

Don't Break the Rules of Self-Employment, Removing Rust and More Sep. 06, 2023

Everyday Cheapskate

Dear Cheapskate: My husband and I have really gotten ourselves in deep this time. At the time, we th... Read More

When in Doubt -- File a Claim Sep. 06, 2023