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More Great Reader Tips to Save Time and Money Jun. 04, 2020
TIDY UP WITH LINT ROLLER I use a lint roller on my bathroom rugs to remove hair before I put the rug... Read More
Where Does All the Money Go? May. 26, 2020
Like trying to hold onto a handful of water, money has a way of magically disappearing right before ... Read More
On Getting Organized May. 25, 2020
Think you might tend to be slightly unorganized? Let's take this little quiz to find out! Have you ... Read More
Microfiber Cloths and Why They Work Like Magic May. 20, 2020
There's nothing like microfiber for cleaning just about any surface in and around the house. If you'... Read More
How to Make Nontoxic Natural Pest Control May. 19, 2020
Recently, I heard from a reader asking if I knew of any natural pest control to rid an apartment of ... Read More
Best Ever No-Yeast Homemade Bread May. 18, 2020
Hot, homemade bread with no yeast, no eggs, no oil and no sugar. For hardcore bread lovers, that may... Read More
When Parents Co-Sign Student Loans and Other Reader Dilemmas May. 14, 2020
I love days like today when I get to open the "Everyday Cheapskate" mailbag, read all the letters fr... Read More
Should You Lend Money to Family and Friends? May. 13, 2020
Over the years, I've heard from dozens of readers who have lent money to friends and family members ... Read More
Reader Dilemmas: From Cat Odors to Moving in With Mom and Dad May. 12, 2020
A KNOCKOUT PUNCH FOR CAT ODOR Dear Mary: My mother-in-law has a leather couch that is only about two... Read More
Great Readers Share More Great Tips! May. 11, 2020
Receiving so many awesome time- and money-saving tips from my dear readers always reassures me that ... Read More
The Federal Government Cannot Bail Out the Blue States May. 05, 2020
Battle lines are getting drawn up between the two parties on the next round of "stimulus" for the ec... Read More
Drive-Thru, Takeout, Food Delivery: Are They Safe? May. 04, 2020
The news is constantly changing as experts learn more about the wicked virus that has invaded our wo... Read More
Simple Tricks to Make Your Stuff Last Longer Apr. 28, 2020
Being wasteful is easy, especially when everything seems to be so plentiful and simple to replenish.... Read More
I'd Rather Have the Money, Bob Apr. 23, 2020
Did you see us? My husband and I were on TV with Bob Barker. Before you run to check Netflix or "Ame... Read More
Prep Steps for First-Time Homebuyers Apr. 22, 2020
Buying a home can be exciting and terrifying all at once. And for first-time buyers, you can probabl... Read More
Get Financially Fit With Good Habits Apr. 16, 2020
Personal character is made of habits. Bad ones seem to just happen, while good habits are usually th... Read More
Readers Ask: Lifestyle Switch, Silly Putty Removal and Membership Renewal Apr. 14, 2020
Dear Mary: I am eager to be a stay-at-home mom to my 2-year-old. We are paying down the bills. Are t... Read More
An Interior Designer Can Be Helpful in Planning Your New House Apr. 09, 2020
Dear James: I think we have some great design ideas for our new house, but I still wonder if it make... Read More
Tips for Purchasing a Brand-New Home Apr. 07, 2020
Everybody has a dream of one day owning a perfectly built, brand-new home. Of course, I'd need to wi... Read More
Meatballs Make Meals Manageable Apr. 02, 2020
Dinnertime can be hard with hectic schedules, but planning ahead and having meals ready in your free... Read More
