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Answers to Your Questions on Credit Unions, Banks and Deadbeat Parents Jan. 07, 2020
CREDIT UNIONS VERSUS BANKS Dear Mary: What is the difference between a bank and a credit union? R... Read More
It's the Little Ways We Save That Add Up Jan. 06, 2020
It's amazing how saving a little here and a little there can add up to big savings. Each of these gr... Read More
How to Live the Life You Love on Your Current Income Dec. 31, 2019
Living below your means does not mean giving up what really matters. Spending less than you earn is ... Read More
Savvy Shopper Tricks Dec. 19, 2019
You think shopping is what you do when you buy things. That's true, but it's more than that. Shoppin... Read More
9 Ways You May Be Abusing Your Appliances Dec. 16, 2019
Is it possible that, without knowing it, you're making damaging or dangerous mistakes with your hous... Read More
The Secret to Staying Out of the Red and in the Black Dec. 09, 2019
When I am not writing about personal finance and consumer debt, I knit. Something about the gentle r... Read More
9 Remarkable Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds Dec. 03, 2019
If you love your morning cup of joe, there's a pretty good chance you're throwing out spent coffee g... Read More
11 Ways to Use Ordinary Pantry Items to Get Rid of Ants Dec. 02, 2019
Most ant problems — especially those teeny tiny sugar ants that are attracted to the sweets in... Read More
Accept Grandma's Generous Offer Immediately! Nov. 28, 2019
DR. WALLACE: I'm thankful that my parents give me $15 a week for allowance to spend any way I choose... Read More
How to Help a Young Person Build a Good Credit Score Nov. 27, 2019
You can boost a young person's credit by taking advantage of a little-known authorized user provisio... Read More
16 Ways To Chop Your Grocery Bill Nov. 04, 2019
Need a foolproof way to cut your food/grocery expenses by 25% this month? Announce to your family th... Read More
A Crash Course in How to Store Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Oct. 22, 2019
Could you use an extra $300? You might want to take a look in your garbage. A survey conducted by th... Read More
The Ultimate Risk-Free, High-Yield, Guaranteed Investment Oct. 21, 2019
From time to time, this kind of question pops up in my inbox: How can I get started investing in sto... Read More
Your Consumer Behavior Is Keeping You Broke Oct. 17, 2019
Do you know what I love? Walking into my supermarket the day after Thanksgiving and hearing the best... Read More
Preventive Maintenance Is Cheap Insurance Oct. 16, 2019
It was a Sunday night, and the house felt cold. The Doloski family's furnace was clearly not working... Read More
Seniors Seek Help for Their 'Kids' Oct. 02, 2019
I wrote about this phenomenon about a year ago. And it never ceases to amaze me. I'm referring to th... Read More
Healthy Eating on a Budget Sep. 27, 2019
My mom was the queen of doing her meal planning based on the grocery store flyer sales. When the fly... Read More
Life Is Short, so Move On Sep. 12, 2019
DR. WALLACE: I'm 16, and I've been dating a local guy for a year now. When we first started dating a... Read More
Are Your Kids' Extracurricular Activities Straining Your Budget? Sep. 04, 2019
Dear Carrie: I'm the mother of a very creative 12-year-old daughter who wants to take classes in art... Read More
How to Curb Emotional Spending in 5 Easy Steps Aug. 26, 2019
Somewhere back in my dark financial past, I discovered that emotional spending was a great antidepre... Read More
