In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin advises on how to graciously reply when informed of not being ...

I've attended nine weddings without giving money or a gift. I stand by it, and as far as I know, my friends haven't been upset.

"She wants a small wedding, and he wants a big wedding. Instead of compromising or working together, they're each having ...

PAWS Humane Society held its largest fundraiser of the year in hopes of aiding more animals in need around Rockford. Rock Valley College (RVC) hosted a meeting for caretakers and friends to learn ...

Speaking at the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City, the secretary of state called foreign aid “the least popular thing” that government pays for. By Michael Crowley Michael Crowley has been ...

I feel like they shouldn’t have to share this particular gift. I hate what money can do to relationships. What do you think? Agh, money. You’re right: it can create terrible situations ...

The families who live near us only invite us to functions where a gift is needed ... they never reach out to us except when they send an invitation for a function. We are perplexed by this.

The gift tax is a federal tax that may be imposed when you give someone property or money, and they don’t give you something of equal value in return. The IRS sets limits on how much you can ...