Dear Abby Advice on Shelter Versus Staying in Car Family
Dear Abby addresses a Texas mother in hardship about whether to stay in a shelter with three children or wait for a hotel. She warns the shelter is safer for the kids and temporary until funds allow housing, urging careful choice to avoid breaking the family.
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Abby
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Springfield
KEEP OLD UTILITY BILLS FOR A YEAR
A reader asks about keeping old utility bills. The advice notes saving bills for a year helps track usage and dispute resolution though not required, and suggests storing bills until payment clears. The column also touches on battery storage tips and product longevity.
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Dividend of Tipping Rules Stir Readers’ Debate
Readers discuss tipping norms based on tax, with advice to double tax and tip 16 percent, 10 percent for poor service, 20 percent for excellent service. They note tax varies by state, online ads, texting limits, and personal habits like photo‑sorting shoes to stay organized. Names include J F Houston and Deidre Spokane.
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J.F
Houston
Deidre
Spokane
Wash
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