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Great Reader Tips Nov. 28, 2022
Today's batch of great reader tips cover everything from cutting the cost of cat care to turning "go... Read More
Let's Make Every Day Thanksgiving! Nov. 24, 2022
I love Thanksgiving so much it vies for first place in my favorite holiday lineup. I love and adore ... Read More
How to Get Yellow-Stained Bed Pillows White Again Nov. 22, 2022
Our favorite bed pillows get a lot of use every night. We keep clean pillowcases on them and don't t... Read More
A Stain Treatment Worth Its Salt and More Great Reader Tips Nov. 21, 2022
It was a lovely meal. The conversation was engaging, the entree delightful. A good time was had by a... Read More
Sometimes You Gotta Bite the Bullet Nov. 17, 2022
In a recent poll at my Everyday Cheapskate website, I asked: What would you do with an unexpected wi... Read More
With Many Thanks to Clarence Nov. 16, 2022
I thought it would be just loads of fun to focus our attention today on frequently asked questions a... Read More
The Fine Print: Deal With It! Nov. 15, 2022
Just recently, U.S. consumer debt (that's everything except mortgages) hit $16 trillion. Of course, ... Read More
The 80% Solution Nov. 14, 2022
Provided that your basic life needs for shelter, food and clothing are being met, more money is not ... Read More
The Frugal Frittata Nov. 10, 2022
It's been a hectic day. The family's hungry, the fridge offers little more than eggs and leftovers a... Read More
A Big Belching House Guest Nov. 09, 2022
Our house is not haunted, but just try to tell that to our guests. "Our water heater makes funny noi... Read More
Useful Tips from Readers Nov. 08, 2022
Once again my very clever readers have reminded me that it's the little ways we avoid spending money... Read More
How to Soften New Denim, Make Homemade Eyeglass Cleaner and More Nov. 07, 2022
Dear Mary: I used to buy a packet of "blue jeans softener" in a store that has since gone out of bus... Read More
Easy Ways to Cut the High Cost of Pet Care Oct. 27, 2022
If the cost to keep your pets fed, healthy, cared for, and looking good has gotten so high, you're t... Read More
How Not to Feel Poor on a Fixed Income Oct. 26, 2022
It's no secret that more and more people — especially seniors on fixed incomes — are sin... Read More
7 Ways to Keep Brown Sugar Soft Oct. 25, 2022
How maddening to reach for the brown sugar, expecting it to be soft and fluffy, only to find a rock-... Read More
A Valuable Money Lesson for the Kids Oct. 24, 2022
Don't assume your kids are going to learn in school how to manage money well. There is a growing rec... Read More
Physical and Emotional Clutter Oct. 20, 2022
Not long ago, a Realtor dropped off the flier announcing plans for the annual neighborhood garage sa... Read More
Reality vs. Perception Makes My Head Hurt Oct. 19, 2022
Had it not been required to graduate, I would never have taken the class titled simply: Philosophy. ... Read More
Homegrown Tomatoes: $37 Each Oct. 18, 2022
I don't know what I was thinking the year that I bought three dozen tomato plants (they were small),... Read More
