Allowances can teach kids about money management, parenting columnist Angie Wagner writes. But she also says children shouldn’t have to do any special chores in return.
Too permissive? Not at all. Parents have an obligation to teach their children about one of America’s most cherished shared beliefs: that it is possible to get something for nothing.
New economic indicator: When sales of men’s underwear slow down, it’s a sure sign of a recession, economists say.
So how’s this for a nightmare scenario: The recent economic turnaround proves to be a mirage, America slides into a full-blown depression, and millions of men go commando. It’s a wonder that President Barack Obama’s economic advisers get any sleep.
Speaking of the Depression: It sounds like something your overly frugal grandmother used to do back in the 1930s, but reusing glass jars as glassware can be a fun, funky way to serve libations at your next party.
If you’re hosting a Wazzu frat party, go for those supersize Costco mayonnaise jars.
— Mark Carlson, Herald staff
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