Why Did God Create Brothers?

“They help sisters catch bugs,” says Katherine, age 7. Actually, it’s to bug sisters, says Chelsie, 11: “God created brothers so they could annoy their sisters to death. He also created them so their dads could have something to do when they get home from work such as sports.

From Egypt, With Love

Helen lays on an Egyptian stone table, the madman staring down upon her, knife in hand. (Author’s notes: Relax, you know me better than this.) It is time for Helen to go to that great pyramid in the sky. The detectives pull up outside, frantically looking for entrance into the building.

OUTDOORS

WITH LUKE CLAYTON If you’re not a duck hunter, you might wonder what force causes your waterfowling friends to leave the comforts of a warm home to spend time in a damp, often cold, duck blind.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

It’s widely thought that home ownership is a key to building wealth — but is it? And should you consistently make sacrifices to buy your own home? Let’s star t with the first question: Is owning a home essential to building wealth?

Did You Know?

Parents of school-aged youngsters may wonder how often children between the ages of six and 11 need to bathe. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, children between the ages of six and 11 may not require a daily bath.

Dear Aunt B,

I can’t stop worrying about my kids’ futures. Am I overthinking, or is there a way to set them up for success without stressing them (and myself) out? Dear Over Parenting, The moment you became a parent, you signed up for a lifetime of loving and worrying. It’s a package deal.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Now that the calendar has flipped, it’s time for some New Year’s resolutions. You could decide you’re going to exercise more, lose weight, learn a new skill, reconnect with old friends — the possibilities are almost limitless. This year, why not add a few financial resolutions to your list?

A Million Other Things

I remember the first time it happened, the confusion that set into my mother’s mind like a relentless fog. When I look back all these years later, I try and pinpoint if that truly was the first time, the first incident, like I can’t go on if I can’t put my finger on that first pulse of dementia.

Ask Aunt B

My spouse and I have very different spending habits, and it’s creating tension. Is there a way to handle money as a team when you see things so differently? Opposites with Money Dear Opposites with Money, Money is one of those sneaky little things that can cause a whole lot of tension in a marriage.

Dear Aunt B,

I feel so out of place at work. My coworkers are all best friends, and I’m always on the outside looking in. Should I just accept it, or is there a way to fit in without trying too hard? Dear Out of Place, I feel this one in my bones.