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How to Get More Miles Out of a Tank of Gas Mar. 29, 2022
I can sum up my response to the soaring price of gasoline in just one word: aargh! While waiting for... Read More
The High Cost of Procrastination Mar. 28, 2022
Recently, another tale of woe landed in my inbox reminding that it's a story old as time still being... Read More
Trucs in the Kitchen Mar. 24, 2022
Fast-food runs, deli detours and grocery carts loaded with prepared food can drain a food budget fas... Read More
Everything You Need to Know About HELs Mar. 23, 2022
Thinking of dipping into your home's equity? There was a time, and not so long ago, that a home equi... Read More
How to Prevent Pilling on Flannel Sheets Mar. 22, 2022
There are a few things as comforting as slipping between super soft, comfy flannel sheets on a cold ... Read More
8 Secrets of a Successful Garage Sale Mar. 21, 2022
Whether your goal is to purge your home of stuff you no longer need or raise some cash — or bo... Read More
A Remarkably Effective and Safe Do-It-Yourself Option for Pest Control Mar. 17, 2022
There is an old adage out there that promises, "Teaching teaches the teacher." I believe that with a... Read More
Like Fourth Grade All Over Again Mar. 16, 2022
I'm not sure why I loved fourth grade so much. Maybe it was because my teacher was extra pretty and ... Read More
Could You Go a Year Without Spending? Mar. 15, 2022
A few years back, Eric and Donna Reed shopped for groceries and household products just once for an ... Read More
How to Safely Dispose of Expired Medications and Household Cleaners Mar. 14, 2022
Every day my email box loads up with messages, many of which contain questions from you, my dear rea... Read More
The Best Inexpensive Overnight Deal in the Best Vacation Spot on Earth Mar. 10, 2022
I have traveled a lot over the years. My American Airlines account boasts 1.3 million miles. You can... Read More
When It Comes to Storing Bananas, Don't Believe Old Wives' Tales Mar. 09, 2022
For years, I believed an old wives' tale that bananas will turn black and spoil almost instantly if ... Read More
14 Surprising Ways a Bar of Soap Can Make Your Life Easier Mar. 08, 2022
If you're a fan of liquid soap for hand-washing and prefer to use body wash in the tub and shower, b... Read More
Cheap Source for Quality LED Lightbulbs and More Great Reader Tips Mar. 07, 2022
Not all companies are starving for business these days. If my mailbag is a good indicator, businesse... Read More
Get Financially Confident, Starting Now Mar. 03, 2022
For a good deal of my life, I lived under a dark cloud of fear that I would end up financially desti... Read More
Best Inexpensive Chromebook for 2022 Mar. 02, 2022
I just read something that made me laugh out loud — mostly because it's funny but also because... Read More
Keep Important Papers in the Freezer Mar. 01, 2022
I am always entertained and often educated by the tips readers mail in. Today is no exception. I'm p... Read More
Keeping Warm in Winter Depends on the Right Clothing Feb. 28, 2022
While living in California, I traveled to Colorado on business, booked into a nice hotel and settled... Read More
It's Only Too Late If You Don't Start Now Feb. 24, 2022
I love to knit. That is not to say that I am a fast knitter or even that good at it. Mostly, I make ... Read More
How to Make Your Old Dishwasher Perform Like New Feb. 23, 2022
There are many things in my life that I enjoy but would not be completely devastated if required to ... Read More
