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25 Ways to Save $1,000 on Monthly Expenses Jan. 16, 2023
A number of years ago, I met Kathryn and Galen. They'd won a contest sponsored by Woman's Day magazi... Read More
Slash Food Costs and Give Yourself a Raise Jan. 12, 2023
Could you use an extra $1,200? That's exactly what you'll have in a year if you can find a way to wh... Read More
With the Holidays Fresh in Mind ... Jan. 11, 2023
Here we are, a week into the new year! Along with taking the tree down and putting the decorations a... Read More
Invest in Yourself for Terrific Returns Jan. 04, 2023
"True wealth is about taking control of your future and making conscious decisions about what you re... Read More
Money Lessons From Marshall Jan. 03, 2023
With the first anniversary of The Marshall Fire* on our minds, it's a good time to reevaluate our ow... Read More
Don't Let Kids' Activities Break the Bank Jan. 02, 2023
Today's selections from my virtual mailbag come from mothers who on the one hand are facing complete... Read More
Calculating the True Cost Dec. 29, 2022
Have you ever figured how many hours you'll have to work to pay for the new car of your dreams or fa... Read More
The Great Paint Rescue and Other Clever Reader-submitted Tips Dec. 22, 2022
PAINT FOR PICK-UP Most counties have Hazardous Household Material programs and collection sites wher... Read More
When Student Debt Comes Home to Roost and Fast Track Mortgage Payoff Dec. 20, 2022
Dear Mary: Several years ago I decided to become a medical transcription. I had no knowledge how sch... Read More
Saved by My Credit Card Dec. 19, 2022
Have I got a story for you, and when I say "you," I refer primarily to my readers who are having a d... Read More
The Secret for a Debt-Free Holiday Season in a Single Word Dec. 12, 2022
It's not exactly a new word to me. But I'm pretty sure I'd never actually used the word "pre-determi... Read More
Credit Card Tips and Tricks Dec. 08, 2022
There's no doubt that credit cards are convenient. They're compact, easy to carry and work just abou... Read More
Sometimes You Gotta Bite the Bullet Nov. 17, 2022
In a recent poll at my Everyday Cheapskate website, I asked: What would you do with an unexpected wi... Read More
Easy Ways to Cut the High Cost of Pet Care Oct. 27, 2022
If the cost to keep your pets fed, healthy, cared for, and looking good has gotten so high, you're t... Read More
How Not to Feel Poor on a Fixed Income Oct. 26, 2022
It's no secret that more and more people — especially seniors on fixed incomes — are sin... Read More
Reality vs. Perception Makes My Head Hurt Oct. 19, 2022
Had it not been required to graduate, I would never have taken the class titled simply: Philosophy. ... Read More
Homegrown Tomatoes: $37 Each Oct. 18, 2022
I don't know what I was thinking the year that I bought three dozen tomato plants (they were small),... Read More
Great Reader Tips Oct. 17, 2022
Readers agree that vinegar, household ammonia and shaving cream all have uses beyond the ordinary th... Read More
5 Rules to Build Wealth Oct. 05, 2022
At the tender age of 11, I made a solemn vow that when I grew up I was going to be rich. My plan was... Read More
Best Inexpensive Home Dehumidifiers and How to Choose Oct. 04, 2022
Humidity, or the lack thereof, is always a popular topic. Where I live in northern Colorado, it's dr... Read More
