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6 15-Minute Projects to Get Your Utility Bill to Rock Bottom Nov. 02, 2021
Here's some good news: At least 120 utility companies have lowered electric, gas or water rates due ... Read More
Get Organized to Put Money in Your Pocket and a Smile on Your Face Nov. 01, 2021
Has this ever happened to you? While searching for the Valentine's Day centerpiece, you stumble acro... Read More
Frugal Laundry Tips That Will Save You A Fortune Oct. 28, 2021
If you've ever suffered the heartbreak of stains or other kinds of annoying laundry issues, you're g... Read More
The Best Space Heaters to Keep Heating Costs Under Control Oct. 27, 2021
Even though winter is still weeks away, we need to brace now for a rude surprise coming soon. I'm ta... Read More
Easy Homemade Soup to Soothe the Soul and Budget Oct. 26, 2021
I have a treat for you today: A recipe for classic butternut squash soup that is ridiculously quick ... Read More
Readers Need to Know: Pay Down Debt or Invest? and Help! Horrible Odor in Leather Couch Oct. 14, 2021
I love it when readers send me their questions. Today I pulled the following letters from the EC mai... Read More
Crash Course for College Freshmen Oct. 13, 2021
All across this great country, college campuses have welcomed a new class of freshman. These young p... Read More
The Best Sweet Corn Tricks Ever Plus More Great Reader Tips Oct. 12, 2021
Last week's mail certainly proved my theory that we have the best expert community going on here at ... Read More
3 Money Savers That Will Pay for Themselves Over and Again Oct. 11, 2021
I have to admit to being a bit of a gadget freak. I'm drawn to tools and devices that do cool things... Read More
Do We Need a Will? And More Great Reader Questions Oct. 07, 2021
Dear Mary: My husband and I just had our first child, and now that we have a new little life dependi... Read More
3 Rs To Put Personal Finances Back on Track Oct. 06, 2021
It's true that financial trouble is a major contributor to the breakup of the American family. It is... Read More
10 Minutes to Financial Freedom Oct. 04, 2021
Recently, I got a message from Natalie, who explained that as part of a financial preparedness event... Read More
Cleverly Delicious Ways to Use Up Leftovers Sep. 27, 2021
If your refrigerator is at all like mine, it harbors an odd assortment of leftovers and "almost gone... Read More
Ask Me Anything: Christmas Clubs, Bank Sale and Credit Counseling Sep. 22, 2021
Dear Mary: Whatever happened to bank-sponsored Christmas clubs? — Ted Dear Ted: They all but d... Read More
With Meal Planning, Think Cost Per Serving, Not Price Per Pound Sep. 21, 2021
Pop quiz: Which is the better buy? Pork tenderloin for $2.97 per pound or boneless pork chops at $3.... Read More
Widen the Gap with Homemade Bread Sep. 20, 2021
If you've read my book, "7 Money Rules for Life," you know that rule number one is so simple it woul... Read More
Flavored Vinegars Make Elegant Holiday Gifts Sep. 16, 2021
Just as I was wondering what on earth I would do with all of the basil, oregano and chives in my gar... Read More
4 Ways To Avoid Impulse Buying at the Grocery Store Sep. 15, 2021
Perhaps you've noticed that it's not easy to get out of the typical American supermarket with exactl... Read More
6 Ways to Give Yourself a Tax-Free Raise Sep. 14, 2021
These days, with the cost of just about everything going up, who isn't looking for ways to increase ... Read More
Frozen Assets, Stand-Up Chicken and More Great Reader Tips Sep. 02, 2021
I am always entertained and often educated by the tips readers mail in. Today is no exception. I'm p... Read More
