In a recent Ask Amy column, "Frustrated" wrote for advice on how to deal with collection calls she and her husband were receiving on behalf of her brother-in-law.  Amy suggested that "Frustrated" do... Read more »

I heard from several pet owners after publishing yesterday’s post about whether or not it is worth it to “trade down” your dog’s food. There are a lot of varying opinions about... Read more »

Over time, prices on most things go up. But have you ever noticed how some prices creep while others leap? After trying several... Read more »

Few will argue that money is the number one reason married couples fight with one another. Since we are about to enter the peak season for weddings, I offer you the following... Read more »

For parents, Thanksgiving is in May. It is the time of year when we give thanks to all of the wonderful people who have positively influenced our children over the past nine... Read more »

The results of a stress test on the nation’s 19 biggest banks were released last week. The assessment was designed to determine how well the institutions would fare if the economy deteriorated... Read more »

For many years, I had a secret identity. I was “Susan” of the MMI’s “Ask Susan” advice column. The truth of how this came about is far less exciting than it seems—I... Read more »

My children and I enjoy challenging each other and Mother's Day was no exception. Me: “No, you cannot buy it (toy). Money doesn’t grow on trees.” Son: “I don’t get it—the paper must come... Read more »

My daughter recently won a contest where the prize was a $50 savings bond. I went to the bank to dutifully add the bond to our safe deposit box, realizing in the... Read more »