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These tips will help keep your pet cat safe

Dear Readers: Here are a few hints on keeping your cat safe: • Be sure your cat always wears an


‘Wonderful’ husband ‘befriends’ other women

Dear Annie: I am married to a wonderful man. He is my high-school sweetheart, and we have been


Needy friend is causing ‘Georgia’ to lose sleep

Dear Annie: My friend “Josie” drives me crazy with her neediness and dependency. She apparently


Tips help you stretch clothing dollars

Dear Readers: Who isn’t trying to save money these days? To help stretch your clothing dollar, here


Grandma shows favoritism for boyfriend’s perverted son

Dear Annie: I am 31 years old and divorced with two kids. My mom has always been supportive. She


Old-eyeglass donations will make a visionary gift

Dear Heloise: I have been cleaning and found 11 pairs of old eyeglasses, and I understand you have


College senior feels attraction to best friend

Dear Annie: I am a college senior set to marry in the spring after graduation. I have an absolutely


What should you do about old canned goods?

Dear Heloise: I’m sure you have addressed this question many times, but I have missed the answers.


Out-of-town wedding puts sister in quandary

Dear Annie: My husband and I married six years ago. The year before, my parents faced financial ruin


Changing home’s air filter can save money

Dear Readers: These days, we’re all looking for ways to save money, and an easy way to do that is by


Is he just too busy for baby?

Dear Annie: I have been married for three years to a wonderful man. He is gentle, thoughtful and


Brains need stimulation to keep us healthy and happy

Dear Heloise: The reader who saves word games and puzzles to solve during idle moments is absolutely


Has this lonesome teen learned an old-school lesson?

Dear Annie: For two years, I attended a good all-girls Catholic high school. Because of my poor


Engagement causes attack by her fianc ’s family

Dear Annie: I am disgusted. My fianc , “Kirk,” and I have a problem with his mother and siblings. I


Keep pets safe and warm during winter weather

Dear Readers: Now that winter’s cold weather is here, don’t forget your pets. Cold can be hazardous