Asking Eric: Friends insist on inviting themselves over for pool parties
Dear Eric: I own a nice home with a pool. I have friends that often call me to ask me…
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Asking Eric: Parents’ house has become free hotel for friends
Dear Eric: I live in a small town about five hours from my parents, who live in the biggest city…
Asking Eric: After job loss comes shame and meddlesome advice
Dear Eric: I had a bad falling out from a very toxic job a few months ago. Since it ended,…
Why Is Venmo Asking Me to Register With Plaid? What You Need to Know About the Free Financial Service
Plaid works behind the scenes to link your bank accounts to financial apps and services. Here’s how to find out…
Trump Signs Executive Order Asking Companies to Lower Drug Prices
The president has long complained that the United States pays more for medicines than other wealthy countries. But he offered…
Asking Eric: Girls trip with mother-in-law ends in resentment
Dear Eric: I recently took a vacation with my mother-in-law, and we had a miserable time. It’s causing a rift…
Asking Eric: Friend’s daughter’s bad manners ruin social group
Dear Eric: I’m part of a group that meets up on a regular basis to engage in a hobby. These…
Asking Eric: Parents refuse to return from vacation for hospitalized son
Dear Eric: My wife’s brother and his wife recently left on a six-week overseas trip, leaving their 14-year-old son at…
Asking Eric: Ex-husband turned children against ex-wife
Dear Eric: I left my 32-year marriage more than 20 years ago, due to my ex-husband’s extramarital affairs. We have…
Asking chatbots for short answers can increase hallucinations, study finds
Turns out, telling an AI chatbot to be concise could make it hallucinate more than it otherwise would have. That’s…
