For retirees relying on Social Security, any amount of debt can feel like a heavy weight that can't be managed over the long term. These retirement benefits are designed to cover basic living expenses ...

I’m really struggling with my current debts — they’re eating up so much of my monthly income. I don’t qualify for a consolidation loan right now, and although one financial-services company offered to ...

Dear Eric: I am retired after 40 years of teaching at the same institution. Recently, a former colleague of mine died. I was never close to this woman, but we were in the same department and had to ...

DEAR ABBY: I recently reconnected with a colleague from work. We were friendly, but not really what I would call friends. We reconnected on social media and have had lunch a few times. The problem is, ...

Dear Eric: How does one politely suggest to an in-law’s relative that we don’t need to exchange Christmas gifts? My significant other and I are at the stage in life where we really do not need more ...

My mother always asks me to go shopping with her on Black Friday. We get up really early, hit all the big stores, and buy a bunch of presents and stuff we don’t need. She loves it, but I hate it.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Dear Liz: We want to get rid of our timeshare after having it for more than 20 years. We gave the exit company ...