by Dennis Beaver | discrimination, employment, workplace
June 24, 2022 • By Dennis Beaver While it may seem unfair, appearance – and weight – play a significant role in hiring, promotion and retention decisions. With the exception of weight that comes under the protection of the Americans with Disability Act, only Michigan...
by Dennis Beaver | ethics, travel
December 8, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Greetings from Stockholm, Sweden, Mr. Beaver. I am an exchange student from California spending one year in a wonderful high school here in snowy Sweden. My family e-mailed your story of the Coco’s...
by Dennis Beaver | attorney, estate planning, family law, inheritance
October 7, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver “Arthur” asked one of the most frequent questions I hear from readers about one of the biggest frustrations in estate planning: “Is there some way to prevent a financially irresponsible child from squandering his...
by Dennis Beaver | false advertising, homeowner, Rooftop Solar Panels, tax scam, warranty
August 5, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver Solar-panel salespeople who rip off older people and families trying to make ends meet have joined dishonest timeshare salespeople in my book of some of the worst crooks on the planet. Let me be clear: Rooftop solar technology is...
by Dennis Beaver | cancer, family, inspiration, marriage, surgery
While managing a serious illness can be a brutal reality, many couples find the experience transforms their marriage for the better, replacing trivial arguments with deep appreciation and forging an unbreakable bond built on acceptance. May 25, 2026 • By Dennis...
