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How I Got My Kids To Stop Whining in Only 3 Days Aug. 09, 2022
For this mother of two young, world-class whiners, the techniques described in the booklet seemed wa... Read More
A Simple 3-Step Budget That Can Change Your Life Aug. 08, 2022
Budgets are like training wheels: They help you get moving and offer you confidence as you learn how... Read More
When 'FREE' Comes With a Price Tag Aug. 04, 2022
I couldn't pass it up, and I mean that quite literally. Someone dumped it right in the middle of my ... Read More
Till Debt Do Us Part Aug. 03, 2022
It is difficult to imagine: Our wedding cost a whopping $200. I borrowed my dress and veil; I made t... Read More
Debt Consolidation -- Good Solution or Terrible Mistake? Aug. 02, 2022
To the person drowning in debt, a debt-consolidation loan looks like a lifesaver. But reaching for i... Read More
Paying Too Much for Cellphone Service? Here's 5 Ways To Save Money Aug. 01, 2022
If soaring costs are getting you down, finding realistic ways to reduce expenses will keep your head... Read More
Would You Put a Teenager in Charge of the Family Vacation Budget? Jul. 28, 2022
One of the most memorable letters I've received in my writing career came from a mother, reporting o... Read More
Simple Secrets To Make Clothes Look Better and Last Longer Jul. 27, 2022
You should see the big wad of lint I just plucked from the trap of my clothes dryer. Ack! Where does... Read More
How to Deep-clean a Coffee Maker Jul. 26, 2022
Performing a deep clean on a coffee maker is important to extend its useful life and ensure you're b... Read More
8 Surprising Ways Lemons Can Make Your Life Easier Jul. 25, 2022
Several years ago, my son gave me the bounty from the two fruit trees that pretty much rule his back... Read More
Why You Should Never Be Late Paying Your Rent Jul. 21, 2022
Some days, my email inbox fills me with joy. And then there are the days that a message nearly break... Read More
Zero-Interest Balance Transfer Has Its Reward but Is Riddled with Risk Jul. 20, 2022
Paying off credit card debt is an uphill battle. If the majority of your minimum monthly payment is ... Read More
You Need an Insurance Checkup Jul. 19, 2022
From regular oil changes to changing furnace filters and annual trips to the dentist, smart consumer... Read More
This Summer, Vacation at Home Jul. 18, 2022
A cash shortage need not eliminate the idea of a family vacation. Clever and creative parents can tu... Read More
Mortgage Lender Calling Every Hour All Day Long! Jul. 14, 2022
Dear Mary: We are one month behind on our mortgage payments and plan to catch up this month. We have... Read More
4 Breakthrough Secrets to Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half Now Jul. 13, 2022
News flash: Food is expensive! Food prices were up 10.8% for the year ended April 2022, the largest ... Read More
11 Ways to Use Aluminum Foil Around the House to Make Life Easier Jul. 11, 2022
Using aluminum foil to line cookie sheets or to keep a steak hot while you finish getting everything... Read More
Favorite Household Cleaners You Can Make Yourself for Just Pennies Jul. 07, 2022
It pretty much kills me to spend money for things I know I can make myself for less than their price... Read More
The Ultimate Restaurant Menu Cheat Sheet Jul. 06, 2022
A restaurant menu is no big deal, right? It's just a list of the food items that a restaurant offers... Read More
A Simple Tip to Get Better Gas Mileage Jul. 05, 2022
Some time ago, I wrote about simple things you can do to get better gas mileage, which means less ti... Read More
