ArcaMax

DEAR HARRIETTE: Returning to New York City after five years abroad is both exciting and overwhelming. The thought of the logistics -- flights, packing and navigating the city -- makes me anxious, and it's taking away from the joy of planning my trip. I want to enjoy the experience, but I feel like there's so much to consider. To ease my anxiety,...Read more

DEAR HARRIETTE: My younger sister is getting married to a man with a significant number of financial issues, and I'm really worried about her future. He has $300,000 in combined credit card debt and student loans, and to make matters worse, he's earning only $40,000 a year. Meanwhile, my sister is much more successful; she has no debt and a ...Read more

DEAR HARRIETTE: When I was single, I never learned how to cook; my mom always took care of that for us. However, after getting married, I've been wanting to learn how to cook more than just fried foods and to try more varied meals. The problem is that I always feel intimidated by complicated recipes. I end up sticking to the same meals every ...Read more

DEAR READERS: Merry Christmas! It's amazing that we are already at this time of year. For those who observe Christmas as a religious holiday, I wish you the peace and hopefulness that this day stands for. For the many who have claimed Christmas as their time to embrace family just a little tighter regardless of their religion, blessings to you, ...Read more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently developed a love for having plants around my home because they add such a refreshing vibe, but I struggle to keep them alive. People remark that I don't have a green thumb and that I should give up on this hobby, but I'm determined to prove them wrong. I've done a lot of research on how to care for plants, yet they ...Read more