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You're Not at the End of the Line Mar. 13, 2019

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I am 60 years old and feel that I have accomplished next to nothing. The only worthwhile... Read More

7 Ways to Get Out of the Supermarket Without Overspending Mar. 11, 2019

Everyday Cheapskate

Have you noticed? The cost of food is once again soaring. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agricultur... Read More

Are You Prepared for a Financial Emergency? Mar. 06, 2019

Ask Carrie

Dear Readers: What would happen if you were hit with an unexpected medical bill or layoff or your ad... Read More

Help! I'm Upside Down in a Durango. And more Reader Dilemmas Mar. 05, 2019

Everyday Cheapskate

Dear Mary: I have a Dodge Durango gas guzzler, and I owe way too much money on it. If I were to sell... Read More

8 Ways to Grow a Cash Stash in 2019 Feb. 28, 2019

Everyday Cheapskate

Saving money is a curious term with two meanings: 1) to spend less, as in "I buy things on sale to s... Read More

Does It Still Make Sense to Itemize Deductions? Feb. 27, 2019

Ask Carrie

Dear Readers: With the April 15th tax deadline coming up quickly, I'm getting questions from readers... Read More

The Best Way to Sell Gift Cards for Cash Feb. 21, 2019

Everyday Cheapskate

If you receive a gift card from a store you've never heard of or one you're not likely to ever use, ... Read More

The 1 Percent Savings Solution Feb. 20, 2019

Everyday Cheapskate

Want a simple, pain-free plan to increase your savings? CPA, author and blogger Mike Piper says to s... Read More

How to Bag a Bargain on Leather Belts, Plus More Great Reader Tips Feb. 12, 2019

Everyday Cheapskate

Today I am especially impressed, if not excited, by the cool and very useful money- and time-saving ... Read More

New Bonds Jan. 21, 2019

Dear Doug

Q: I moved to a retirement community seven months ago, excited for the opportunity to make new frien... Read More

8 Little Words That Can Change Your Life Jan. 17, 2019

Everyday Cheapskate

You hear it all the time, but do you know what it means to live below your means? Have you figured o... Read More

Winter Safety Jan. 14, 2019

Dear Doug

Q: We live in a state with heavy winters, and I've been plowing my own driveway for decades. This ye... Read More

How to Stay on Track with a Rollercoaster Income Jan. 03, 2019

Everyday Cheapskate

If you are among the millions of people in this country who don't really know how or when they will ... Read More

5 Cheap Yet Fabulous At-Home Spa Treatments Jan. 01, 2019

Everyday Cheapskate

If you don't happen to have an extra hundred bucks to enjoy a day at the spa, don't sweat it! There ... Read More

Hobby Lobby Money-Saving Hacks, Tips and Tricks Dec. 31, 2018

Everyday Cheapskate

I was late to the party but somehow managed to catch up quickly. Up until about three years ago, I'd... Read More

My Favorite Kitchen Money Savers Dec. 26, 2018

Everyday Cheapskate

I'm crazy about gadgets, everything from quirky can openers to smartphones. Hand me a Swiss Army kni... Read More

Get Fiscally Fit in 2019 Dec. 24, 2018

Everyday Cheapskate

And here we are, once again, on the cusp of the start of a new year. I love this! It feels like a cl... Read More

Greed Is Never Good Dec. 18, 2018

Everyday Cheapskate

When Gordon Gekko, the main antagonist in the 1987 film "Wall Street," declared in no uncertain term... Read More

A Wedding From HEL Dec. 11, 2018

Everyday Cheapskate

Did you happen to catch the episode of "Dr. Phil" on weddings? One couple was having a major disagre... Read More

Give Yourself a Raise Dec. 04, 2018

Everyday Cheapskate

Is money a little tight? Hoping a raise will come through soon? I hate to burst your bubble, but eve... Read More