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How to Afford the Big Stuff Apr. 12, 2023
One day the market is crashing, inflation is climbing. The next day it seems like everything's comin... Read More
The Best Money Advice You'll Ever Get Apr. 11, 2023
What we all really need is the money-saving know-how that will stand strong throughout life and help... Read More
Put a Big Smile on Your Face with a Dental Savings Plan Apr. 10, 2023
I opened my inbox and right near the top was a frantic letter from Lisa, who's facing an emergency d... Read More
In a Pinch, You Can Use This for That Apr. 06, 2023
Have you ever discovered you're all out of a certain ingredient when you're in the middle of prepari... Read More
Dear Cheapskate: Drowning in Debt, Bouquet Garni How-To, Quilt Rescue Apr. 05, 2023
It's mailbag day, when I reach into my virtual mailbag and pull out a few questions from my dear rea... Read More
How to Have More Money Apr. 04, 2023
You need more money, and you need it now. What are your choices? You have two: You can increase your... Read More
Should You Be Worried About Your Money in the Bank? Apr. 03, 2023
On the off chance you haven't been paying attention to world news, several banks in the U.S. collaps... Read More
Which Is Better: Fresh or Frozen? Mar. 30, 2023
Frozen fruits and vegetables take a lot of heat because most people assume that, if it's frozen, it ... Read More
When the Ship is Sinking, Get Everybody In the Lifeboat Mar. 29, 2023
Dear Mary: My wife and I made a terrible mistake and bought a house that I don't think we can afford... Read More
What They Don't Tell You About HEL Mar. 28, 2023
Homebuyers shopping for a house in the current market can only daydream about the rock-bottom mortga... Read More
What to Do When You're Too Tired to Cook Mar. 27, 2023
If money is leaking out of your household and you aren't quite sure where it's going, I have an idea... Read More
When Less Is Best Mar. 23, 2023
The dishwasher was crammed full of dirty dishes, company would be arriving shortly and (wouldn't you... Read More
Know the Rules If You're Going to Play the Game Mar. 22, 2023
It's time to get it out in the open: Credit card companies are in it for the money. They are in busi... Read More
5 Reasons to Give Kids an Allowance Mar. 21, 2023
At the foundation of your children's financial intelligence should be this undeniable truth: It is n... Read More
Useful Tips That Make Gardening More Enjoyable Mar. 20, 2023
I'm anything but a master of the soil, but I sure love to putter in my vegetable and flower gardens.... Read More
My Life as a Frog Mar. 16, 2023
I have been told if you attempt to pop a frog into a pot of boiling water, he'll jump out every time... Read More
5 Extreme Lawn, Patio and Garden Cost-cutters Mar. 15, 2023
For some of us, there are few spring joys that are as soul-satisfying as a healthy, lush green lawn.... Read More
Beware Debt-settlement Schemes and Scam Artists Mar. 14, 2023
The ads are compelling. "If you have at least $10,000 of credit card debt, you are eligible to have ... Read More
Reader Discovers It's Difficult to Pay the Balance to the Penny Mar. 13, 2023
Dear Cheapskate: This is petty perhaps, but how does one ever completely pay off a credit card accou... Read More
Without Trust You've Got Nothing Mar. 09, 2023
Of all the things I've ever dreamed of being, advice columnist was never on the list. But here I am ... Read More
