Category Archives: Reading

customer service

Posted on November 25, 2025 by msw blog

I often need help with tech support. When I call I sometimes get a representative with a strong accent that I can’t understand. What is a polite way to address this? I sometimes just thank them and hang up and … Continue reading →

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be prudent

Posted on November 15, 2025 by msw blog

I have a mental block when it comes to spending money because of all the years I had to stick to a strict budget. What suggestions do you have to overcome my fears? – be prudent I, too, suffer from … Continue reading →

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Too Many Gifts

Posted on November 9, 2025 by msw blog

Even typing this makes me seem ungrateful, but here we go. My husband is a gift-giver; it is how he shows his love. He is also a collector of many things (as is the rest of his family) and I … Continue reading →

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Money Wise

Posted on November 9, 2025 by msw blog

My mother-in-law wants to put my husband on her bank account. What are the pitfalls, and is there a way to do it without being responsible for her bills? Here are pros and cons of adding someone to your bank … Continue reading →

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Visiting mom with memory loss 

Posted on October 23, 2025 by msw blog

 My mom has memory loss and probably depression, and visiting her is just really hard. She’s in assisted living not far from us, and I love her, but I frankly dread visits with her and have a hard time making … Continue reading →

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