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Home Equity Scams Dec. 06, 2022
Homeowners beware. These days, home loan scam artists are lurking around every corner. They're hungr... Read More
Dreamwash Your Mind to Reach Your Goals Dec. 05, 2022
In today's offering of tips from your fellow readers, you're going to get a bonus: a new vocabulary ... Read More
Readers Share Creative Solutions for Chains, Stains, Sprains and More Dec. 01, 2022
I call it my mailbag, but in truth its my email inbox and lately, it's been loading up with creative... Read More
13 New Uses for an Old Credit Card Nov. 30, 2022
Before you cut up an expired credit card — or toss that silly fake one you got as junk mail &#... Read More
Sticky Situations: Bankrupt Mortgage Lender and a $10,000 Engagement Ring Nov. 29, 2022
Dear Mary: I just read that that the company that holds my home mortgage is under investigation by t... Read More
Great Reader Tips Nov. 28, 2022
Today's batch of great reader tips cover everything from cutting the cost of cat care to turning "go... Read More
Let's Make Every Day Thanksgiving! Nov. 24, 2022
I love Thanksgiving so much it vies for first place in my favorite holiday lineup. I love and adore ... Read More
How to Get Yellow-Stained Bed Pillows White Again Nov. 22, 2022
Our favorite bed pillows get a lot of use every night. We keep clean pillowcases on them and don't t... Read More
A Stain Treatment Worth Its Salt and More Great Reader Tips Nov. 21, 2022
It was a lovely meal. The conversation was engaging, the entree delightful. A good time was had by a... Read More
Sometimes You Gotta Bite the Bullet Nov. 17, 2022
In a recent poll at my Everyday Cheapskate website, I asked: What would you do with an unexpected wi... Read More
With Many Thanks to Clarence Nov. 16, 2022
I thought it would be just loads of fun to focus our attention today on frequently asked questions a... Read More
The Fine Print: Deal With It! Nov. 15, 2022
Just recently, U.S. consumer debt (that's everything except mortgages) hit $16 trillion. Of course, ... Read More
The 80% Solution Nov. 14, 2022
Provided that your basic life needs for shelter, food and clothing are being met, more money is not ... Read More
The Frugal Frittata Nov. 10, 2022
It's been a hectic day. The family's hungry, the fridge offers little more than eggs and leftovers a... Read More
A Big Belching House Guest Nov. 09, 2022
Our house is not haunted, but just try to tell that to our guests. "Our water heater makes funny noi... Read More
Useful Tips from Readers Nov. 08, 2022
Once again my very clever readers have reminded me that it's the little ways we avoid spending money... Read More
How to Soften New Denim, Make Homemade Eyeglass Cleaner and More Nov. 07, 2022
Dear Mary: I used to buy a packet of "blue jeans softener" in a store that has since gone out of bus... Read More
Frugality on the Fun Meter of Life Nov. 03, 2022
I was not born with a natural bent toward frugality. Everything in me cries out to spend, acquire, s... Read More
Financial Planners and Other Mysteries of Life Nov. 02, 2022
I am noticing a growing trend in my mailbox — readers in search of financial planners or advis... Read More
