Dear Eric: I'm not sure what to do about my deceased father's best friend. My father’s friend is currently 86 years old. I had hoped that he could fill me in on who my father was. My father was barely ...

If you are retired, this is the perfect moment to review your investment exposure and — if you will be older than 73 this year — to calculate your required minimum distribution (RMD) and plan for ...

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 ...

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Dear Eric: I love my mother dearly but at 84 she has reached the point of rambling. She is still fully in control of her capabilities and is mentally acute, but her conversations are now filled with ...

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Stepmother unsure about giving quarrelsome stepson inheritance. R. Eric Thomas, Tribune Content Agency, Asking Eric Posted 12/30/2025 at 11:00 am EST. Dear Eric: My h ...

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 ...

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: 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, ...

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 ...