Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Pay Dirt, I have gotten myself into a sticky situation with my neighbor, and I’m not ...

When people move into a new home, they often want to establish good relations with the neighbors. Friendly neighbors may even help each other by doing favors like watering flowers or watching each ...

Neighbors can make life colorful, entertaining, and sometimes downright delightful. A shared cup of sugar, an impromptu barbecue invite, or a borrowed lawnmower can spark camaraderie that turns ...

Dear Eric: I have an alcoholic neighbor with whom I am friendly. We do minor favors for each other. I am aware that he drinks and drives home from a nearby bar, which I have issues about. He drives a ...