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Homemade Stainless Steel Cleaner Dec. 07, 2021

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Fed up with all the greasy smudges and fingerprints on your stainless steel appliances but also tire... Read More

How to Store Bread to Keep It Fresher Longer Dec. 01, 2021

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Bread has a certain shelf life, beyond which it can go stale, become moldy and, in a short time, ine... Read More

What Every Kid Needs to Know About Greed and Thankfulness Nov. 25, 2021

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If there is one thing that will ruin your kids' lives, it's greed. Teach them while they're young ho... Read More

One Big, Fat, Wadded-Up Mess and How to Fix It Nov. 24, 2021

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If I've heard from one reader, I've heard from one thousand — all with the same problem: wadde... Read More

Deck the Halls (and Walls) With Fresh Cranberries for a Stunning Result Nov. 23, 2021

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Fresh cranberries are available in supermarkets and grocery stores from October through December ... Read More

How to Stretch Ground Beef to Make the High Cost Easier to Swallow Nov. 11, 2021

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest official data says in September 2021, the average price ... Read More

Clever Ways to Use This for That to Save Money and Simplify, Too Nov. 10, 2021

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One day, as I was hurriedly putting groceries away, the fruit bowl was not within reach, so I put th... Read More

Is It Just Me Or Is It Cold in Here? Nov. 09, 2021

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The news isn't good, but better we know so we can get ready for what's coming rather than to be caug... Read More

How to Stop Drying Your Clothes to Death Nov. 08, 2021

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You should see the big wad of lint I just plucked from the trap of my clothes dryer. Ack! Where does... Read More

Even More Great Reader Tips Nov. 04, 2021

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Planting a backyard vegetable garden is a terrific idea, but it can be a pricey — and time-con... Read More

Parents: Stop Taking Out Parent Loans for Your Kids' College Nov. 03, 2021

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As a parent, you are responsible for taking care of your child, but you are also responsible for tak... Read More

6 15-Minute Projects to Get Your Utility Bill to Rock Bottom Nov. 02, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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Even though winter is still weeks away, we need to brace now for a rude surprise coming soon. I'm ta... Read More

Why We Need to Start Planning for Christmas Now Oct. 25, 2021

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Brisk mornings, fall colors, pumpkin pie and apple cider. Autumn is just the best time of year, righ... Read More

Do We Need a Will? And More Great Reader Questions Oct. 07, 2021

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Dear Mary: My husband and I just had our first child, and now that we have a new little life dependi... Read More

Stop Making These Dishwasher Mistakes Oct. 05, 2021

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MISTAKE: YOU NEED TO PRE-RINSE Scrape off all the chunks of food from the dishes, but don't pre-rins... Read More

10 Minutes to Financial Freedom Oct. 04, 2021

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Recently, I got a message from Natalie, who explained that as part of a financial preparedness event... Read More

A Surprising Reason to Use Fresh Ginger in Homemade Marinade Sep. 30, 2021

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The nicest thing happened to me one day as I rifled through the mail. I got a letter from Dr. C. Eug... Read More