I want to help her. Not just emotionally, but practically. I do not want to embarrass her or make her feel like a charity ...

Dear Annie: My best friend and I have been close for over 20 years. We’ve seen each other through marriages, divorces, parenting challenges, health scares — you name it. She is the person I call when ...

In today's Dear Annie column, Annie offers advice to a reader on how to deal with a friend's financial hardships.

You have a kind heart, and your friend is lucky to have you. The best way to help is with sensitivity and respect. Instead of offering cash outright, consider covering a specific bill, giving a gift ...