Parents’ arguments demoralize recent college grad

Parents’ arguments demoralize recent college grad

Sep 28, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: My parents are feuding and have been for quite some time. I usually duck out of the room when they start in on each other, but things have escalated of late. I am living at home this year because I haven't found a job yet after graduating from college during the pandemic. I feel horrible that I am not yet independent and worse that I am stuck in the middle of a firestorm between my parents. I often just hide out in my room. But the constant arguing is driving me nuts and making it hard for me to get motivated to do anything positive for myself. How can I get out of this rut and also stay out of their business? They regularly try to get me to take sides. I don't want to be part of their drama at all. — Get Out DEAR GET OUT: You need to make a plan for your life with a timeline.

Notice: Not all Latinos are liberal

Notice: Not all Latinos are liberal

Sep 27, 2022

The New York Times put it starkly. A recent poll with Siena College shows Democrats “faring far worse than they have in the past with Hispanic voters.” Only 56% say they’ll back Democratic candidates this fall, with Republicans getting 32%. Just two years ago, President Biden received 63% of the Latino vote, and in 2016, Hillary Clinton polled 71%.

College-age son needs lesson in fiscal responsibility

College-age son needs lesson in fiscal responsibility

Sep 27, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I never taught my son how to manage money. Now he is away at college, and it seems like he is always asking me to add money into his bank account. I see that he is not buying anything extravagant — mainly he buys snacks and things for school — but I cannot afford to be his ATM. Plus, he needs to learn how to manage what he's got. I'm sure he is going to be mad when I tell him I am going to limit how much I give him per month, but I have to do it. What should I say? — Creating a Budget DEAR CREATING A BUDGET:

Guardian can’t continue to take care of sisters

Guardian can’t continue to take care of sisters

Sep 24, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am 35 years old, and I have been the primary caretaker for my two younger sisters for the past eight years. I've cared for them since they were in elementary school, and I cannot afford to take care of them any longer.

Martha’s Vineyard flight ignores problem

Martha’s Vineyard flight ignores problem

Sep 23, 2022

Much of the nation’s political and commentary class had a near-nervous breakdown when 48 Venezuelans who had crossed illegally into the United States arrived at the Martha’s Vineyard Airport, not far from the summer homes of some of the country’s wealthiest and best-connected people. When they realized what had happened, many Democrats and allied voices in the media expressed white-hot anger at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who had arranged the migrants’ trip.

Boyfriend won’t condemn violent behavior

Boyfriend won’t condemn violent behavior

Sep 23, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I've been keeping up with a high profile celebrity trial that deals with domestic violence between a man and a woman. My boyfriend and I were discussing the trial the other day over the phone. He was adamant about defending the male celebrity, even though he had been physically violent toward the female celebrity.

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