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If You Plant Milkweed, They Will Come. (And Not Just the Butterflies.)

These underappreciated plants attract a “hungry throng” of beneficial insects. They’re not bad to look at, either.

By Margaret Roach

A reader wonders why the uncomfortable and often impractical shoes have not been retired.

By Vanessa Friedman

Despite the adage that friends and money don’t mix, the arrangement can have unique benefits — as long as the boundaries are clear.

By Sara Murphy

Back in 1994, bonds with fabulous yields were there for the taking. Our columnist doesn’t see treasures like that now, but there are solid buys.

By Jeff Sommer