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Keep Important Papers in the Freezer Mar. 01, 2022

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I am always entertained and often educated by the tips readers mail in. Today is no exception. I'm p... Read More

How to Make Your Old Dishwasher Perform Like New Feb. 23, 2022

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There are many things in my life that I enjoy but would not be completely devastated if required to ... Read More

Make Your Own Mixes and Save a Bundle Feb. 22, 2022

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They're convenient and tasty, but have you ever considered the high cost of your favorite prepared m... Read More

Which Bills to Pay First? Feb. 21, 2022

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If you don't have enough money to pay all of your bills, which should you pay first, and which ones ... Read More

Food Cost-Cutting Strategies for Every Lifestyle Feb. 17, 2022

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If it seems as though you never have enough money to consistently save some of it for emergencies &#... Read More

7 Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals Feb. 16, 2022

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Habit is defined as behavior repeated so often it becomes almost automatic. I am in awe of the power... Read More

How to Unclog a Toilet -- Quick and Easy! Feb. 15, 2022

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No one likes to talk about it, but truth be told, it happens. Toilets malfunction. They get clogged.... Read More

Opting for the Minimum Payment Changed My Life Feb. 14, 2022

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At the time, it seemed like a good idea. But going for the minimum payment option "just this one tim... Read More

Living with Less May Be the Best Way to Live Feb. 10, 2022

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Recently, I've been on yet another of my seemingly never-ending quests to pare down and clean out. I... Read More

Simple Tricks to Make Your Stuff Last Longer Feb. 08, 2022

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Being wasteful is easy, especially when everything seems to be so plentiful and simple to replenish.... Read More

7 Smart Reasons to Use Vinegar in Laundry Feb. 07, 2022

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Using inexpensive distilled white vinegar in the laundry is smart because it will whiten, brighten, ... Read More

Spring Break on a Budget Feb. 04, 2022

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DR. WALLACE: I'm a 19-year-old college student and I'm truly looking forward to spring break this ye... Read More

A Machine That Gets Pet and Human Hair Out of Carpet Like Magic Feb. 02, 2022

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How often have you been vacuuming and then turned off the vacuum only to see stray hairs — you... Read More

Secrets to No-Fail Tender, Juicy White Meat Chicken Jan. 31, 2022

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They're convenient and, we're told, more healthy. But there are few things quite as boring or more d... Read More

How to Clean a Washing Machine Jan. 24, 2022

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If you assume the inside of your washer is the cleanest place in your home because you put detergent... Read More

14 Ways to Use Coffee Filters That Don't Involve Coffee Jan. 18, 2022

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It was a dumb mistake. I grabbed the biggest package of coffee filters — a pack of 1,000 ̵... Read More

Best Inexpensive Toaster, Eufy Customer Service, Stainless Steel Cleaner Jan. 17, 2022

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There are times when the old adage "you get what you pay for" doesn't hold up. Sometimes the less ex... Read More

Secondhand Clothes, First-Class Style Jan. 13, 2022

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While most retail stores are hanging on by a thread due to COVID-19's assault on the U.S. economy, t... Read More

4 Rules to Get Out of Debt Jan. 12, 2022

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If you're in debt, you have to get out. The best way to do that is to put together a plan — bu... Read More

Readers Share Their Favorite Time- and Money-Saving Tips Jan. 11, 2022

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Just when I think I've heard every possible way to save time and money, here comes the mail to teach... Read More