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My Favorite Kitchen Money Savers Sep. 21, 2023
I'm crazy about gadgets, everything from quirky can openers to smartphones. Hand me a Swiss Army kni... Read More
How to Make Groceries Last Even Longer Sep. 20, 2023
A recent column on the proper storage for fresh fruits and vegetables generated a lot of great reade... Read More
How to Make Brown-Bagging Better Than Buying Lunch Sep. 19, 2023
I know people who try to convince themselves they can buy lunch every day for less than they'd spend... Read More
Readers Offer More Creative Ways to Save Time and Money Sep. 12, 2023
Sometimes, the best way to stretch a buck is to look in the most unlikely places. I'm a huge fan of ... Read More
Channel Your Inner Second Grader Sep. 04, 2023
So, how is that investing for the future coming along? What, you're confused? I understand. Most of ... Read More
15 Minutes to Financial Freedom Aug. 30, 2023
The email contained a single-word subject: "Help!" The sender, I'll call her "Emily," had been asked... Read More
Don't Rely on the Unit Price Alone to Get the Best Deal Aug. 21, 2023
As prices continue to climb while incomes continue to lag, if there's one thing we know how to do it... Read More
Don't Let Lunch Eat a Hole in Your Future Aug. 16, 2023
If you were to be hit with a major economic crisis right now, would you be prepared? The vast majori... Read More
College Students, Have I Got a Plan for You! Jul. 26, 2023
All around the country, newly minted high school graduates will soon be heading off to college. They... Read More
Families on Vacation Jul. 13, 2023
When I was a kid, family travel meant four kids crammed in the back seat of a sedan poking and elbow... Read More
More Creative Ways My Clever Readers Save Time and Money Jun. 28, 2023
Sometimes, I wonder how "Everyday Cheapskate" readers discover their handy ideas. I mean, who would ... Read More
How to Make Fruits and Vegetables Last Longer Jun. 27, 2023
According to the World Resources Institute, the average U.S. household of four people throws out abo... Read More
Pay Down, or Pay Ahead? It Can Be Confusing Jun. 06, 2023
Years ago, I learned a lesson I won't have to learn again. It was that poignant. It was during a tim... Read More
Turn Your Junk to Cash in a Weekend Jun. 01, 2023
It's spring and I can't think of a better time to clean out the drawers, closets and disaster areas ... Read More
Six Common Money Blunders May. 30, 2023
I could be wrong, but I'm going to guess you've made a money blunder or two in your life. For many o... Read More
Make Your Own Highly Effective Cleaning Products for Pennies to Save Dollars May. 29, 2023
The next time you need cleaning supplies, take a trip to your pantry, not the store. You already hav... Read More
This Simple, 5-Minute iPhone Self-Checkup Just Saved Me a Lot of Money May. 25, 2023
Calling all iPhone users. After so many upgrades over years of using an iPhone, I thought I knew it ... Read More
So You Think Money Is for Spending? We Need To Talk May. 23, 2023
It took me a dreadfully long time to understand this important truth: Money is not for spending. It ... Read More
A Frugal Solution for the Heartbreak of Melted Ice Cream May. 16, 2023
Some people are born frugal. They come into the world with a bent to use it up, wear it out and do w... Read More
Little Known Ways to Get Free Seeds, Tools, Gardening Supplies May. 15, 2023
There's nothing like spring and the promise of warmer summer days right around the corner to awaken ... Read More
