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Frugality on the Fun Meter of Life Nov. 03, 2022
I was not born with a natural bent toward frugality. Everything in me cries out to spend, acquire, s... Read More
Financial Planners and Other Mysteries of Life Nov. 02, 2022
I am noticing a growing trend in my mailbox — readers in search of financial planners or advis... Read More
A Shelter in the Time of Storm Nov. 01, 2022
The most important thing you can do to make your personal economy strong is to have an umbrella R... Read More
The Ultimate Risk-Free, High-Yield, Guaranteed Investment Oct. 31, 2022
From time to time, this kind of question pops up in my inbox: How can I get started investing in sto... Read More
I Feel I Should Set Up Budgeting Practices Jul. 22, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I recently started working a new job that pays well and that I've really grown to enjoy... Read More
Secrets of Successful Budgeting Dec. 21, 2021
Years ago, I was a guest on "The Maury Povich Show," something I've never been that proud of. Back t... Read More
Life in a Crowded Nest Aug. 04, 2021
It used to be that kids reaching adulthood could not wait to leave home and be on their own. That wo... Read More
Extra Money Dilemma; Should We Buy Cancer Insurance? Jul. 22, 2021
As you know, because I tell you all the time, I get a ton of mail! Today, I reached into my virtual ... Read More
6 Generics That are Truly a Great Buy Jul. 21, 2021
What do you associate with the word "generic?" Do the words "inferior" or "tastes like cardboard" co... Read More
Surprising Other Uses for Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Jul. 20, 2021
It's no secret that dishwasher detergent is specifically formulated to be used in automatic dishwash... Read More
Highly Effective Ways to Chop the Soaring Cost of Groceries Jul. 19, 2021
Perhaps you've noticed the cost of nearly everything is going up. The Bureau of Labor Statistics Con... Read More
Are Your Kids' Extracurricular Activities Straining Your Budget? Jun. 23, 2021
Dear Carrie: I'm the mother of a very creative 12-year-old daughter who wants to take classes in art... Read More
9 Easy Ways to Slash the Grocery Bill Jan. 30, 2020
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to cruise up and down the grocery store aisle, filling your bas... Read More
Upside-Down in an SUV and More Jan. 29, 2020
Dear Mary: After several years of trading our vehicles in and upgrading each time, we now have a big... Read More
How to Face Down Temptation and Win Jan. 28, 2020
If you've ever stopped by Costco to pick up milk and walked out with a big-screen TV, you know first... Read More
10 Ways to Simplify Your Life Jan. 20, 2020
I spent the better part of 2019 reorganizing and decluttering my home, something that forced me to s... Read More
How to Brighten Dingy Laundry ... and More Reader Questions Jan. 14, 2020
Dear Mary: While my daughter was on staff at a summer camp, she did not launder her bedding frequent... Read More
Reader Tips: It's the Little Ways We Save That Add Up Jan. 13, 2020
AUTO STEREO In cold weather, it's wise to wait until the car's interior warms up before using the ra... Read More
With the Holidays Fresh in Mind ... Jan. 08, 2020
Here we are, a week into the new year! Along with taking the tree down and putting the decorations a... Read More
10 Steps to Financial Security in 2020 Jan. 08, 2020
Dear Readers: It's hard to believe we're already in 2020. But rather than lament the passing of time... Read More
