Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...

Contributing funds toward a home can be a big help for your child, as long as you document the gift correctly.

Dear Eric: My estranged niece has a 9-year-old daughter whom we love very much. The father was married with children when she ...

As a teacher for the past 30 years, I have been fortunate to receive thoughtful gifts of thanks and appreciation from my students and their families during the holiday season and at the end of the ...

"How can I set boundaries kindly, without feeling like I’m abandoning people I once cared about—or worse, looking like the ...

DEAR NO THANKS: According to many religions, the highest form of charity is that which is ANONYMOUS. Your gift to your son ...