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Six Common Money Blunders May. 30, 2023

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I could be wrong, but I'm going to guess you've made a money blunder or two in your life. For many o... Read More

Make Your Own Highly Effective Cleaning Products for Pennies to Save Dollars May. 29, 2023

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The next time you need cleaning supplies, take a trip to your pantry, not the store. You already hav... Read More

This Simple, 5-Minute iPhone Self-Checkup Just Saved Me a Lot of Money May. 25, 2023

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Calling all iPhone users. After so many upgrades over years of using an iPhone, I thought I knew it ... Read More

Great Tips From My Great Readers! May. 24, 2023

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With the cost of feeding a family so high, it's no wonder that so many tips readers submit are geare... Read More

So You Think Money Is for Spending? We Need To Talk May. 23, 2023

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It took me a dreadfully long time to understand this important truth: Money is not for spending. It ... Read More

Lessons From a 2-Year-Old May. 22, 2023

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I gave my son and daughter-in-law lots of gifts when their son, Elijah, was born. But none has come ... Read More

When Holiday Debt Lingers Long After the Gifts Are Forgotten May. 18, 2023

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Got debt? I could be wrong, but if you're revolving a big credit card balance, I'm guessing at least... Read More

Dear Cheapskate: Oodles of Hotel Toiletries, Lawn Mower Agreement and an IRS Goof-up, Too! May. 17, 2023

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Lots of mail this week, but who's complaining? Not me, that's for sure. I love hearing from my reade... Read More

A Frugal Solution for the Heartbreak of Melted Ice Cream May. 16, 2023

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Some people are born frugal. They come into the world with a bent to use it up, wear it out and do w... Read More

Little Known Ways to Get Free Seeds, Tools, Gardening Supplies May. 15, 2023

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There's nothing like spring and the promise of warmer summer days right around the corner to awaken ... Read More

Shocked at the Pump! May. 11, 2023

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Yesterday I filled up at the gas station and I was shocked. Shocked! Cost to fill up? $87.12! I real... Read More

Extended Warranty -- Good Deal or Rip-Off? May. 10, 2023

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Recently, I stopped into a popular toy store to get a little something for my grandkid, Sam. Yes, I ... Read More

How to Move from Overspending to Spending Less May. 09, 2023

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Even the mention of words like "frugality" and "thrift" send some people over the edge because for t... Read More

How to Set Up an Automatic Payment Plan May. 08, 2023

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Creditors, especially banks and credit card issuers, are unbelievably sensitive to whether you pay y... Read More

How to Keep Your Iced Coffee Strong to the Last Sip May. 04, 2023

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The arrival of warmer weather marks the reappearance of various things, with my personal favorite be... Read More

Worst and Best Ways to Grill Chicken May. 03, 2023

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Grilled chicken should be delicious, moist, tender and full of flavor. But all too often it turns ou... Read More

You Can Weather the Storm May. 02, 2023

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Perhaps the fact that I have never lived in a hurricane state gives me a pass for thinking hurricane... Read More

You Really Can Recover From Dumb Money Mistakes May. 01, 2023

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During the 13 years it took for my husband and me to get out the horrible debt mess of my creation, ... Read More

How to Take the Pain Out of Saving Loose Change Apr. 27, 2023

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I am not one to spend coins. I prefer to save them. In fact, I go out of my way to make sure I get p... Read More

This Is What Happens When Financially Immature Students Get a Credit Card Apr. 26, 2023

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Our kids are fortunate to be growing up in the most progressive and exciting time in history. Sadly,... Read More