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The Pay-As-You-Go Route to Higher Education Sep. 22, 2020
Dear Mary: How can a person finance her education without taking out loans? I need to get a master's... Read More
Public Library Services You May Not Know About That Can Save You Money Sep. 21, 2020
My adult children are big on borrowing stuff from their parents. And, from time to time, they may fa... Read More
How To Make a Cake From (Almost) Scratch and More Great Reader Tips Sep. 17, 2020
This week, my supermarket has brand-name cake mixes on sale for $1 each, so I've stocked up. And jus... Read More
Car Leases and Laundry Detergents Sep. 16, 2020
Dear Mary: My wife and I are having a disagreement. I want to lease a new car now, because ours is o... Read More
Another Batch of Great Reader Tips Sep. 14, 2020
If you've ever asked yourself, "Is there one more thing I could possibly do with baking soda," or, "... Read More
What You Need to Know About Buying Carpet Sep. 08, 2020
It's not something you buy every day. But when it's time to buy carpet, you need to know your stuff.... Read More
The Federal Government's Annual Spending Orgy Wastes Your Money Sep. 05, 2020
It happens every September. Inside federal office buildings, budget minions go on scandalous spendin... Read More
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Sep. 03, 2020
Closing a credit card account is not for the faint of heart. So, why bother? Oh, let me count the wa... Read More
Watt's Up? Sep. 02, 2020
Tonight, take a tour through your house with all the lights out. See all those digital clocks and gl... Read More
Kitchen Gadgets That Will Pay for Themselves in No Time at All Aug. 31, 2020
I'm crazy about gadgets — everything from quirky can openers to smartphones. Hand me a Swiss A... Read More
When It Doesn't Pay To Be Cheap Aug. 27, 2020
There is a predictable progression many of us go through as we make a decision to stop living beyond... Read More
How to Clean and Care For a Smoothtop Electric Cooktop Aug. 24, 2020
When it comes to kitchen appliances, nothing says modern and sleek like a beautiful new electric smo... Read More
Best Inexpensive Laptop Computers for 2020 Aug. 19, 2020
If you or someone you love will be heading to college soon, a laptop will be absolutely essential. N... Read More
Are You Planning a Post-Pandemic Wedding? Aug. 19, 2020
Dear Carrie: My fiance and I were just starting to plan our wedding when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. ... Read More
Outfitting Your Kids for School -- and Fundraisers, Too Aug. 18, 2020
Have I been sleeping in a cave for 100 years? Sure feels like it. I just read that Americans' back-... Read More
Ask Me Anything: Pet Hair, Almond Milk Expiration and Window Heat Aug. 13, 2020
My mailbox is full of great questions from readers — many of whom are battling similar issues.... Read More
Is Homemade Laundry Detergent Safe to Use in Today's Washing Machines? Aug. 12, 2020
It's been many years now since I switched from commercial laundry detergent to making my own powdere... Read More
Frozen Summer Treats Are Cool Aug. 04, 2020
In these sizzling days of summer, it's tempting to load up the freezer with pricey frozen treats. Or... Read More
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Jul. 31, 2020
My daughter recently had my first grandchild (pretty exciting, right?). She's on a journey to gettin... Read More
Food Shopping: The Jarring Truth Jul. 29, 2020
Why is it that the odds of going to the store for a loaf of bread and coming out with ONLY a loaf of... Read More
