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The Great Mystery of Household Accumulation Feb. 01, 2024
Have you ever noticed that no matter the size of your apartment, condominium, house, garage, drawers... Read More
How to Eat Healthy on a Budget Jan. 31, 2024
I can't tell you how many times I've heard from readers who are stuck in a mindset that says in orde... Read More
Cash Wedding Gifts -- Rude or Totally Acceptable? Jan. 30, 2024
Dear Cheapskate: I just love your column, it has certainly helped me. My question has to do with wed... Read More
How to Avoid Credit Counseling Fraud Jan. 29, 2024
No sooner had I read the latest statistics on consumer debt in the U.S. (also known as household deb... Read More
Don't Pump the Mascara Jan. 25, 2024
Dear Cheapskate: I'm tired of paying $9 for mascara that gets all dried out and clumpy after just a ... Read More
Simple Rules to Live By Jan. 24, 2024
I have a quirk, a kind of brain glitch that annoys me to no end. I cannot easily distinguish left fr... Read More
Little Ways to Save Big! Jan. 23, 2024
The secret to starting a serious savings program is to look for small, painless ways to save, and th... Read More
Overcoming the Job Loss Blues Jan. 22, 2024
Losing a job can be as traumatic as losing someone you love. In fact, studies show the loss of a job... Read More
The 5 Questions My Readers Ask Most Often Jan. 18, 2024
If you were to dive into my inbox, you might assume you'd find lots of questions on laundry, copycat... Read More
14 Food Items You'll Regret Feeding Your Dog Jan. 17, 2024
Loving and caring for a furry four-legged friend means more than a life of snuggles and chew toys. D... Read More
7 Things You Should Never Buy Used Jan. 16, 2024
The secondary market in this country offers tremendous opportunities to save money on the things we ... Read More
How and When to Let Go of Household Clutter Jan. 15, 2024
Now and then I hear from readers who are facing a dilemma that strikes a chord with me personally. I... Read More
Chicken Soup for the Sick? Jan. 11, 2024
Have you ever wondered if chicken soup really does have medicinal effects against colds and the flu?... Read More
The Dark Side of Gift Cards Jan. 10, 2024
These days, you can buy gift cards (the modern replacement for the gift certificate) from just about... Read More
Smart Ways to Save Money on Pet Care Jan. 09, 2024
Recently, I read about a family who spent $1,000 to cat-proof their backyard so their two cats, who ... Read More
A Number as Useful as Your Credit Score Jan. 08, 2024
Looking to become a homeowner this year? Or maybe you want to sell your current home to move to a di... Read More
8 Ways to Jump-start the New Year Jan. 04, 2024
Feeling a little sluggish? Well, perk up, my frugal friend! Here are eight ways to get a jump on 202... Read More
Secrets of Financial Survivors Jan. 03, 2024
Almost everyone I know has faced — or is coping with — some financial challenge or adver... Read More
1 a Day, and Then There Were 4,000 Jan. 02, 2024
Today marks a milestone I didn't think I would pass: 4,000 columns. It's not that I thought I would ... Read More
Would a Boatload of Money Get You the Life You Love? Jan. 01, 2024
Here we are again, the start of a new year. A clean slate, a blank canvas. It's beautiful. Perhaps y... Read More
