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7 Habits of the Rich Feb. 16, 2023
A habit is defined as a behavior repeated so often it becomes almost automatic. I am in awe of the p... Read More
Hotel Rooms That Make Stuff Disappear Feb. 15, 2023
I am embarrassed to admit how many personal items I've left behind in hotel rooms over the years. I'... Read More
10 Ways to Say 'I Love You' That Don't Cost a Dime Feb. 14, 2023
Long ago in my stupid days, I went nuts with credit cards. I ran up a six-figure debt over a 12-year... Read More
How to Save Money on Groceries Feb. 13, 2023
Feeding a family is complicated enough without worrying about the cost of groceries. But here we are... Read More
4 Ways to Get More Books for Your Bucks (and Vice Versa) Feb. 09, 2023
If you are an avid reader, you own a few books. OK, make that a lot of books. Some of your books yo... Read More
A Little Appliance Know-How Can Save a Lot of Money Feb. 08, 2023
If you've been reading this column for any length of time, you know that my husband and I have repai... Read More
Should You Fix It or Nix It? Feb. 07, 2023
You're worried that the washing machine is on its last spin cycle. It makes a horrible screeching so... Read More
Gravity and Creativity Prolong Products' Useful Life Feb. 06, 2023
If you were to take a peek inside my refrigerator, you'd have to stand on your head to read labels. ... Read More
On Saving Money and Spreading Manure Feb. 02, 2023
As you may know, the mission of this column is to discover ways to save time and money every day. Yo... Read More
The Wonders of Epsom Salt Feb. 01, 2023
I can recall vividly — and count on one hand — the migraine headaches I've had in my lif... Read More
6 Reasons to Celebrate! Jan. 31, 2023
Celebrate? With all that's going on in our economy, our nation, our world? Given the challenges of t... Read More
Excellent Solutions for Your 7 Biggest Clutter Problems Jan. 30, 2023
I have a theory that most of us would be more than willing to let go of the stuff that's cluttering ... Read More
Getting Organized Will Put Money in Your Pocket and a Smile on Your Face Jan. 19, 2023
Has this ever happened to you: While searching for the Valentine centerpiece you stumble across the ... Read More
The Best Inexpensive Flannel Sheets Jan. 18, 2023
There are few things as comforting as slipping between super soft, comfy flannel sheets on a cold wi... Read More
8 Painless Ways to Save Money and Grow a Cash Stash in 2023 Jan. 17, 2023
The past 12 months have been tough on many people, and higher living costs have made it extremely di... Read More
25 Ways to Save $1,000 on Monthly Expenses Jan. 16, 2023
A number of years ago, I met Kathryn and Galen. They'd won a contest sponsored by Woman's Day magazi... Read More
Slash Food Costs and Give Yourself a Raise Jan. 12, 2023
Could you use an extra $1,200? That's exactly what you'll have in a year if you can find a way to wh... Read More
With the Holidays Fresh in Mind ... Jan. 11, 2023
Here we are, a week into the new year! Along with taking the tree down and putting the decorations a... Read More
Answers to Your Questions on Credit Unions, Banks and Deadbeat Parents Jan. 10, 2023
CREDIT UNIONS VERSUS BANKS Dear Mary: What is the difference between a bank and a credit union? R... Read More
It's the Little Ways We Save That Add Up Jan. 09, 2023
It's amazing how saving a little here and a little there can add up to big savings. Each of these gr... Read More
