Advice
Larry Magid: NotebookLM is a Google tool for fake podcasts, real research
You can now record fake hosts singing your praises
Larry Magid: Navigating gifts, giving and online safety
Beware of grinches that lurk this time of year
Jill On Money: Market reaction to Trump 2.0
Two policies could stimulate the economy: low taxes and easing regulations on energy, banking and crypto
Asking Eric: I inherited part of my sister’s house, and I’m not sure what to do
How can I make things fair for both of us?
Harriette Cole: I know other parents go through this, but that doesn’t make it easier
Plus: His elation about my pregnancy didn't last.
Miss Manners: I was dismayed by the co-workers’ calls to my dead brother’s phone
After his sudden collapse, I plugged in his phone and found a string of texts.
Dear Abby: She went on our date without me and says I need to get over it
I had been so excited to see this exhibit. Am I overreacting?
Larry Magid: Generative AI is getting smarter
But it still makes mistakes, so do your homework before relying on its answers
The economy continues to roll on after the election
Amazingly, the U.S. has far outperformed other developed nations during the COVID recovery years. U.S. GDP, adjusted for inflation, has grown by 10.7% from Q4 2019 – Q2 2024. That’s almost twice as fast as Canada or the E.U. and three times as fast as Japan.
Asking Eric: Don’t call us cute just because we’re getting married
Would people say this if I were 35 years old?
Dear Abby: I have a new baby, and I want to cut off my spoiled stepdaughter
She spends her money on weed and leaves her wrecked cars on the roadside.
Pixel phones have updated hardware and integrated AI
As you may have noticed, the entire tech industry is jumping on the AI bandwagon. Practically every new product that’s coming out boasts AI features. This is certainly true with the latest phones from both Apple and Google.
Jill On Money: Health care enrollment for 2025
Start by determining if your current plan or your needs have changed
Asking Eric: I’m a serious singer, and this woman might make me quit the choir
At this point, Sunday mornings in front of the TV sound appealing.
Dear Abby: On Christmas Eve, I just snapped. What is wrong with me?
Plus: My kids gave me an unfair ultimatum about my love life.
Harriette Cole: I don’t want to invite her, but I know she’ll find out
Plus: I know I'm a little needy. Can I make it work with Mr. Unavailable?
Miss Manners: This vexing couple tailed us for the entire 10-week cruise
Plus: I was chided for not saying "bless you" to a sneezer.
Dear Abby: Why would they complain about money and then buy Oreos?
Plus: She ignores my instruction not to bring her husband to my house.