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Dear Cheapskate: Oodles of Hotel Toiletries, Lawn Mower Agreement and an IRS Goof-up, Too! May. 17, 2023
Lots of mail this week, but who's complaining? Not me, that's for sure. I love hearing from my reade... Read More
A Frugal Solution for the Heartbreak of Melted Ice Cream May. 16, 2023
Some people are born frugal. They come into the world with a bent to use it up, wear it out and do w... Read More
Little Known Ways to Get Free Seeds, Tools, Gardening Supplies May. 15, 2023
There's nothing like spring and the promise of warmer summer days right around the corner to awaken ... Read More
Shocked at the Pump! May. 11, 2023
Yesterday I filled up at the gas station and I was shocked. Shocked! Cost to fill up? $87.12! I real... Read More
Extended Warranty -- Good Deal or Rip-Off? May. 10, 2023
Recently, I stopped into a popular toy store to get a little something for my grandkid, Sam. Yes, I ... Read More
How to Move from Overspending to Spending Less May. 09, 2023
Even the mention of words like "frugality" and "thrift" send some people over the edge because for t... Read More
How to Set Up an Automatic Payment Plan May. 08, 2023
Creditors, especially banks and credit card issuers, are unbelievably sensitive to whether you pay y... Read More
How to Keep Your Iced Coffee Strong to the Last Sip May. 04, 2023
The arrival of warmer weather marks the reappearance of various things, with my personal favorite be... Read More
Worst and Best Ways to Grill Chicken May. 03, 2023
Grilled chicken should be delicious, moist, tender and full of flavor. But all too often it turns ou... Read More
You Can Weather the Storm May. 02, 2023
Perhaps the fact that I have never lived in a hurricane state gives me a pass for thinking hurricane... Read More
You Really Can Recover From Dumb Money Mistakes May. 01, 2023
During the 13 years it took for my husband and me to get out the horrible debt mess of my creation, ... Read More
How to Take the Pain Out of Saving Loose Change Apr. 27, 2023
I am not one to spend coins. I prefer to save them. In fact, I go out of my way to make sure I get p... Read More
This Is What Happens When Financially Immature Students Get a Credit Card Apr. 26, 2023
Our kids are fortunate to be growing up in the most progressive and exciting time in history. Sadly,... Read More
My Sincere Apologies to Pawnshops Everywhere Apr. 25, 2023
In the wake of America's big economic wake-up call back in 2008, dollar stores and thrift stores saw... Read More
How to Save Yourself From a Foolish Purchase Apr. 24, 2023
I wish I had a quarter for every stupid purchase I've made in my life. I'd have some major dough. Re... Read More
It's Shocking How Much Dirt Some Vacuums Miss Apr. 20, 2023
Perhaps this has happened to you: You've lived with carpeting, and then for one reason or another yo... Read More
In Love, It's Not Easy to Talk About Money Apr. 19, 2023
Money is the most difficult subject to discuss between two people in love. Why? Several reasons: It'... Read More
Stock the Pantry to Save Money Apr. 18, 2023
Just in case you haven't been paying close attention to what's going on with the cost of food, the a... Read More
A Savvy Shopper's Secrets for Buying in Bulk: How to Tell a Bum Deal from a Real Steal Apr. 17, 2023
Buying in bulk is an article of faith in these cost-conscious times, and judging by the boom in disc... Read More
Small Efforts Repeated Equal Big Savings Apr. 13, 2023
Next to the rent or mortgage payment, food is likely your biggest household expense. And have you no... Read More
