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Back to School, Ready or Not! Aug. 23, 2022

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It's been a few years since I've endured back-to-school shopping, all-school fundraisers and parent-... Read More

How To Give Wisely to a Charity Aug. 22, 2022

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It's that time of year again — everyone wants your money. Brace yourself for more dinnertime p... Read More

You'll Want To Make a Batch of This Effective DIY Upholstery Cleaner Aug. 18, 2022

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This DIY recipe for upholstery cleaner is easy to make, super effective and (you know what's coming)... Read More

8 Strategies to Graduate College Debt-free Aug. 17, 2022

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There was a time when I didn't have much opinion on paying for college with student loans. That was ... Read More

How To Clean Your Keurig Machine and How Often You Should Aug. 16, 2022

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While drinking coffee has health benefits, using your Keurig machine daily without routine cleaning ... Read More

How To Clean Hardwood Floors With Hydrogen Peroxide Aug. 15, 2022

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The finish on hardwood flooring is neither fragile nor indestructible. Hardwood floors must be clean... Read More

Vangie Is Her Name, And Travel Is Her Game Aug. 11, 2022

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To say that the global pandemic rocked the world in horrific ways would be to put it mildly. We may ... Read More

7 Budget-friendly Ways To Keep the House Cool When It's Hot Aug. 10, 2022

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Have you figured out ways to keep things cool indoors this summer without sending your utility bills... Read More

How I Got My Kids To Stop Whining in Only 3 Days Aug. 09, 2022

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Paying off credit card debt is an uphill battle. If the majority of your minimum monthly payment is ... Read More