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Reader Mail on Cleaning Mushrooms, Whiteboards and Pfaltzgraff Dishes Mar. 07, 2024
Dear Mary: In a recent column, you suggested to not wash mushrooms but to simply brush them well wit... Read More
Thank-You Notes Never Out of Style Mar. 06, 2024
Today's column was prompted by a young man, age 10, who asked me recently, "Do I have to send a than... Read More
Reader Mail on Roller-Coaster Income and Debit Cards for Kids Mar. 05, 2024
Recently, I heard from one of my dear readers, Jenn. The topic of her message? Her family's roller-c... Read More
Things to Stock Up on in March Mar. 04, 2024
Even though it still feels like winter, home improvement centers are hauling out air conditioners th... Read More
Turns Out It's Not Just Me -- It's AFS Feb. 29, 2024
I've written about it a lot over the years, and by "it" I refer to my six-figure credit card debt an... Read More
The Art of Consignment Shopping Feb. 28, 2024
Everything I know about buying and selling clothes on consignment I owe to my friend Kathleen, a rem... Read More
The Dirty Dishes Dilemma Feb. 27, 2024
As you might imagine, I get a lot of mail. And since I could never respond to all your letters, ques... Read More
Delete, Please Feb. 26, 2024
I have a love-hate relationship with the delete button on my computer keyboard, but not so much on m... Read More
A Doctor's Prescription for Overloaded Lives Feb. 22, 2024
Bill Smith sits down to his most dreaded chore — paying bills. Every month, it's the same stor... Read More
6 Things Kids Need To Know About Spending Money Feb. 21, 2024
What grade would you give your parents for how well they prepared you to manage your finances? What ... Read More
Physically Fit, Not Flat Broke Feb. 20, 2024
If getting physically fit is on your to-do list for the New Year, you may be contemplating a gym mem... Read More
How to Clean Your Home With Vinegar Feb. 19, 2024
Here's some good news: You don't need to break the bank to keep your home sparkling clean and disinf... Read More
Give Your Kids Flying Lessons Feb. 15, 2024
Kids of elementary school age are becoming aware of the real world around them. They are eager to le... Read More
6 Houseplants That Are Really Hard to Kill Feb. 14, 2024
I love houseplants, and boy, do I have some beauties! The truth is I don't have a green thumb; I jus... Read More
Surviving Discount Warehouse Clubs Feb. 13, 2024
Now here's a question I'll bet you ask yourself from time to time: Can I really save money by shoppi... Read More
Great Readers and Their Great Tips Feb. 12, 2024
Have I told you lately how much I love my readers? Especially those who send me messages, questions,... Read More
An Easy Solution for a Big Oops! Feb. 08, 2024
Dear Cheapskate: Help! I dripped latex paint on my new carpeting and discovered it too late. It drie... Read More
Readers Share How They Save Time and Money Every Day Feb. 07, 2024
My readers have no doubt that I am a big fan of finding every possible way to save time and money. A... Read More
The Least Kids Need to Know About Credit Feb. 06, 2024
Money is an excellent tool to teach kids how the world operates. You can use financial principles to... Read More
Simplifying Saves Time and Money Feb. 05, 2024
When our lives get chaotic, we pay dearly in terms of stress and money. There are hundreds of things... Read More
