After starting as a feature writer for the Chicago Tribune, Margo Howard began writing for publications such as the New Republic, the Nation, People, TV Guide, and Good Housekeeping. She returned to her familial roots when she became "Dear Prudence" at Slate. After 8 years she moved to Yahoo News as "Dear Margo." The column was syndicated in 200 newspapers and at wowowow.com. She lives in Cambridge, MA, with Mr. Right #4.
