You walk into work, and before you’ve even logged in, someone comments on your outfit. Another chimes in with a “joke” about your body. Everyone laughs, except you. It’s 2025—shouldn’t we be past this? Spoiler: we’re not.

When your boss borrows your dog for a “client presentation” and refuses to give her back, things have gone way too far. This humorous yet practical advice column walks you through exactly what to do next—from setting boundaries and involving HR to understanding your legal rights and protecting your pet—while keeping the tone engaging, relatable, and reassuring.

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You stayed home to raise the kids and keep the household going. Now that you’re facing divorce, your husband argues you didn’t earn half the assets. . You have legal rights and options to a fair settlement.

You were living in the home as part of your job caring for an elderly woman until she passed away. Now her adult children want you out of the house in a week. We look at ways you can handle this stressful situation.

Your son got a raise and the first thing he wants to do is buy a brand-new pickup truck. Before he takes on a truckload of debt for years to come, there are several points you can make to encourage him to spend the money more wisely.