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October Is the Best Time to Buy These Things Sep. 29, 2021
And just like that, autumn has arrived! Oh, how I love this time of year! Cooler weather, sweaters, ... Read More
What to Do When You Have Too Many of These Things Sep. 28, 2021
Before we get going here, and in the interest of full disclosure, I have an inner hoarder who puts u... 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
Knowing Your Cleaning Products Is Good for Your Health and Wealth Sep. 23, 2021
Two women. Different locations. Same accident. Both were using an ordinary commercial toilet bowl cl... 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
How to Regrow Scallions and Other Vegetables from Scraps Sep. 13, 2021
At our house, we're getting much better with storing and using up produce. In fact, we've all but co... Read More
A Guide for How to Be a Gracious Houseguest Sep. 09, 2021
It was shocking, if not surreal. The email was from a woman I'd never met and whose name I recognize... Read More
Ask Me Anything: Help! My White Laundry Is Coming out Dingy and Gray, and Which Size Instant Pot? Sep. 08, 2021
Dear Mary: How can I whiten my whites? I have well water, and I use homemade laundry detergent. But ... Read More
Essential Gear for a College Dorm Room Sep. 07, 2021
It's been a number of years since I moved into a college dorm room. My memories of college life are ... Read More
7 Ways to Wage War Against Mosquitoes -- and Win! Sep. 06, 2021
Mosquitoes are nasty creatures. They bite; they transmit terrible diseases to people and pets; and f... 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
How to Have a Successful Garage Sale Sep. 01, 2021
Whether your goal is to purge your home of stuff you no longer need, or you want to raise some cash ... Read More
How Clearing Out Clutter Can Improve Your Life Aug. 31, 2021
Getting organized is like dieting. Everyone knows how to do it, but the problem is getting around to... Read More
Do I Need to Drink Filtered Water or Is the Tap OK? Aug. 30, 2021
These days, a trip to the grocery store requires nerves of steel. The cost of everything, it seems, ... Read More
Cleaning Tips and Tricks That Promise to Cut Costs and Save Time Aug. 26, 2021
Cleaning is the one chore that most of us dread, but we all know it has to be done. And while none o... Read More
