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If Tariffs Are a Tax Cut, Why Keep Them Secret? Apr. 29, 2025

Ian Haworth

Anyone with a shred of honesty and a hint of economic understanding knows that tariffs are a tax on ... Read More

Cyber Shopping and Debit Cards Do Not Mix Oct. 10, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

Planning to shop online this holiday season? I have one very important piece of advice: Do not use a... Read More

I Think Mom Is a Compulsive Online Shopper Mar. 22, 2021

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I don't want to be a tattletale, so I won't mention any names or my hometown, but my mo... Read More

Virtual Interior Design Mar. 13, 2021

The Art of Design

Perhaps you have purchased a book online, or gifts during the holidays for family members or friends... Read More

Simple Ways to Curb Impulsive Buying Jan. 04, 2021

Everyday Cheapskate

Having just come through holiday spending extravaganza 2020, otherwise known as Christmas in America... Read More

November 19, 2020 Nov. 19, 2020

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: My son, "Robert," is 50 years old. He has no contact with his older sister or me. When ... Read More

At Debt's Door Nov. 03, 2020

The Science Advice Goddess

Quarantine's been weighing on me, and I've been making a lot of unnecessary purchases. I know I need... Read More

Living With Cash Is Challenging but Not Impossible Sep. 28, 2020

Everyday Cheapskate

Dear Mary: I like the idea of shopping online. The problem I have is that I am digging my way out of... Read More

Eat, Dress and Be Thankful Nov. 19, 2019

In Fashion

Every year around this time, it's good to take a break from all the holiday hubbub and focus on the ... Read More

How Materialism Leads to Discontentment Aug. 07, 2019

Everyday Cheapskate

I should not have even picked it up. I knew better. After all, what was I expecting from a magazine ... Read More

Family Heirlooms Jun. 10, 2019

Dear Doug

Q: I have many old, family heirlooms in my home and am excited to pass them along to a new generatio... Read More

4 Ways to Stop Wasting Money Apr. 29, 2019

Everyday Cheapskate

Want to keep more of the money you earn? Stop wasting money on goods and services that you don't rea... Read More

3 Ways to Earn Extra Cash for Christmas Sep. 25, 2018

Everyday Cheapskate

It's still autumn but not too early to start planning for Christmas. If you're ready to make this ye... Read More

An Incredibly Easy Way to Save Money Shopping Online Jul. 17, 2018

Everyday Cheapskate

Today, I'm going to walk you through the basic steps of an incredibly easy way to save money shoppin... Read More

Feasting on Fashion Blessings Nov. 08, 2016

In Fashion

It's that time of year when we all think about what we're thankful for — and not only for the ... Read More

How to Use Up Every Last Cent on any Prepaid Debit Card Dec. 07, 2015

Everyday Cheapskate

Some prepaid debit cards can be problematic to use up to the last cent without going over and having... Read More

This Week, the Answer Man Looks at America's Pastime of Shopping Mar. 29, 2014

The Answer Man

1. In the mid-1970s, the United States had about 11,000 shopping malls. Approximately how many shopp... Read More