Dear Businesslady: Can I Reform My Incompetent Managers?

In a word: no. But here are some suggestions for damage control.

Should You Take Money Out of One Kid’s Investment Portfolio and Give It to Your Other Kid?

Who else read Dear Prudence today? I want to hear your thoughts on this family’s question.

The Ask A Manager “I Ghosted My Girlfriend and Now She’s My Boss” Guy Responds

Last month, Ask A Manager ran a letter from a guy who ended a three-year relationship by leaving the country.

Dear Businesslady: What Am I Even Doing With My Life?

Advice on job applications and figuring out your next move.

Should Time Off Come With a Requirement to Make Up the Hours?

Let’s end the week with a question about whether the words “time off” actually mean time off.

Dear Businesslady: How Do I Switch Careers?

Advice on making the most of your experience while job-searching in a new field.

Thrift Shopping Beginner’s Mistakes I Have Made

When I discovered thrifting at age fourteen, it was a revelation. My friend, a expert thrifter, introduced me to the art of combing the racks of clothes for deals and hidden gems, and it’s been a passion of mine ever since.

“You Don’t Have to Invest the Money”

Another expert argues for cash liquidity… so you can use your cash to take risks that might out-earn the market.

The Cost of Living Alone and Liking It

Modeling my life after a 1930s advice book.