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Good News for Shoppers: Prices Dropping on These 13 Grocery Items Jul. 06, 2023
You don't need me to tell you about skyrocketing food costs. Over the past couple of year, a trip to... Read More
The Science of Shopping Jul. 05, 2023
Don't look now, but that man who just walked into the store behind you is not here to shop. He's a s... Read More
Get Headed Down a Debt-End Course Jul. 04, 2023
Facing your debts can be depressing for several reasons. First, all the stuff that caused the debt i... Read More
10 Mistakes To Avoid When Booking Your Next Flight Jul. 03, 2023
Most people intuitively associate vacation and travel with huge expenses. But it doesn't have to be ... Read More
All You Need to Know to Fire Up the BBQ and Get Grilling Jun. 29, 2023
Assuming I'm not the only one who fails to do a deep clean on the outdoor grill after every use, tod... Read More
More Creative Ways My Clever Readers Save Time and Money Jun. 28, 2023
Sometimes, I wonder how "Everyday Cheapskate" readers discover their handy ideas. I mean, who would ... Read More
How to Make Fruits and Vegetables Last Longer Jun. 27, 2023
According to the World Resources Institute, the average U.S. household of four people throws out abo... Read More
7 Ways to Use Borax Jun. 26, 2023
A recent letter from a reader who used borax to solve her dishwasher woes got me thinking about all ... Read More
An After-College Financial Plan Jun. 22, 2023
Graduating from college is one of life's most exhilarating events. Finishing my degree, walking the ... Read More
Dear Cheapskate: I've Got a Question on Withholding, People-Pleasers, Cosigning Jun. 21, 2023
As faithful readers know, my inbox fills up quickly. While it's impossible to respond personally to ... Read More
A Good Speech Is a Terrible Thing to Waste Jun. 20, 2023
I wasn't invited to give a graduation speech this spring. Still, I was prepared, and since a good sp... Read More
Help! I Get Clumps of Crystals in My Homemade Laundry Detergent Jun. 19, 2023
Several times over the past years, I have wished with all my heart I could call Mr. Migaki, my favor... Read More
When Not to File an Insurance Claim Jun. 15, 2023
Insurance is a funny thing. You pay a small fortune to get it and keep it. Then, if you have the bla... Read More
Ask Me Anything: Recycle Prescription Bottles, Help with Student Financial Aid Jun. 14, 2023
Dear Cheapskate: Do you know of any place where I can donate empty plastic prescription bottles? It ... Read More
7 Easy-to-Fix Reasons Your Dishwasher Is Not Cleaning Like It Should Jun. 13, 2023
Few things are more disappointing than opening the dishwasher to put away its clean contents, only t... Read More
These 7 Plants Are Natural Repellents to Keep Fruit Flies Out of Your Home Jun. 12, 2023
Fruit flies are perhaps the most annoying of household pests. They barge right in and make themselve... Read More
The Cheapskate Gardener Jun. 08, 2023
The only difference between gardeners and cheapskate gardeners is the amount of money they spend to ... Read More
How to Build a Great Credit Score Jun. 07, 2023
If you are a legal adult U.S. resident, somewhere there is a three-digit number between 300 and 850 ... Read More
Pay Down, or Pay Ahead? It Can Be Confusing Jun. 06, 2023
Years ago, I learned a lesson I won't have to learn again. It was that poignant. It was during a tim... Read More
How to Use Wool Dryer Balls and Why You Should Jun. 05, 2023
A previous column on fabric softener products struck a chord with thousands of readers. I know becau... Read More
