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The High Cost of Convenience Apr. 01, 2020
Dear Mary: I work out at a gym regularly, and I like to drink a protein shake or smoothie afterward ... Read More
When Batteries Are Just Faking It Mar. 31, 2020
Just when I think I've heard every possible way to save time and money every day, I open my mail to ... Read More
The Places Where Builders Can Cut Corners Mar. 31, 2020
When looking for a home, you will need to decide where your priorities are, budget-wise. If you are ... Read More
Sneaky Ways to Save Big Mar. 30, 2020
I blame it on my friend Kathleen that I caught the sneaky savings bug. One day, years ago, she told ... Read More
Family Favorite Orange Chicken Recipe Three Ways Mar. 26, 2020
For years, I've been searching for the perfect recipe for one of my family's favorite dishes: orange... Read More
Great Reader Tips: From Luxury Taxes to Quick Scissor-Sharpening Mar. 25, 2020
Over the years, I've noticed something. People who live comfortably do not do so because they are pa... Read More
Many Benefits of Online Grocery Shopping Mar. 24, 2020
There are few things more annoying than stopping at the supermarket to pick up a few things and haul... Read More
Coupon Obsession Mar. 23, 2020
Q: My wife and I looked forward to retirement for a long time. I devoted most of my time to a demand... Read More
High Vet Bills for Beloved Pets and Prepping for Mortgage Application Mar. 16, 2020
Dear Mary: Our beloved dog Roscoe is getting older, and we're concerned about safeguarding his healt... Read More
Easy Ways to Get a Better Deal on Anything Mar. 05, 2020
Not everyone is comfortable with asking for a better deal or for a lower rate. Or for a fee or penal... Read More
3-Day Coconut Cake Mar. 03, 2020
What do Pat Benatar, George Foreman and I, your humble columnist, have in common? We share the same ... Read More
Feel Good About Vacationing Feb. 27, 2020
If things aren't looking so good for you to get away from home this year, it's probably not because ... Read More
Could You Go a Year Without Spending? Feb. 26, 2020
A few years back, Eric and Donna Reed shopped for groceries and household products only once a year.... Read More
Will Past Money Mistakes Hurt the Future? Feb. 25, 2020
Dear Mary: My husband and I are looking to buy our first home, and I'm a little nervous about applyi... Read More
How to Win the Warehouse Club Game Feb. 24, 2020
There I was, standing in the checkout line of Costco, unable to ignore the rather loud conversation ... Read More
Everyday Starters for Your Midwinter Party Feb. 20, 2020
We're smack in the middle of winter, and it's very likely the weather is miserable where you are. On... Read More
Think You Might Be a Cheapskate? Feb. 19, 2020
Not many people enjoy being called a cheapskate. But I do. I think of it not as an insult but as a c... Read More
Great Reader Tips: From Frozen Bacon to Super Glue Feb. 18, 2020
Let these tips get your creative juices flowing on how you can substitute, reuse or repurpose what y... Read More
Answers to Your Questions on an Upside-Down Car and Getting Out of Debt Feb. 17, 2020
Dear Mary: I bought a car I can no longer afford. Thanks to your book, "Debt-Proof Living," I have m... Read More
Trump's Budget Follows in the Footsteps of Giant Spenders Feb. 13, 2020
President Donald Trump's proposed fiscal year 2021 budget has been released. Generally, budget docum... Read More
