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Going Cardless, Misleading Deals and More Reader Questions Nov. 23, 2023
Dear Cheapskate: I hardly ever carry cash and rarely use credit. I use only a debit card. But still,... Read More
The Tyranny of the Company Store Nov. 22, 2023
If we sang it once, we sang it a thousand times. "Sixteen Tons" was No. 1 on the Lowell Elementary S... Read More
Why I Appreci-Hate Credit Cards Nov. 21, 2023
Erma Bombeck, the late humorist, summed up family relationships when she spoke of "the ties that bin... Read More
Stuffies in the Dishwasher, Plus More Great Reader Tips Nov. 20, 2023
It's been such a good week, as measured by my bulging email inbox! I just love to wade through reade... Read More
Gift Cards Are Not Gifts Nov. 16, 2023
What to give for Christmas when you don't have time to shop, don't want to put much thought into it ... Read More
When you Should (and Should Not) File an Auto Insurance Claim Nov. 15, 2023
Car insurance is a funny thing. You pay a small fortune to get it and keep it. Then, if you have the... Read More
Readers Share More Great Time- and Money-Saving Tips and Tricks! Nov. 14, 2023
Sharing our hope, strength and super money-saving ideas is one of the best things about this Everyda... Read More
Be Brave and Save ... on Haircuts! Nov. 13, 2023
If you or someone in your family could use a haircut but you're a little short on cash this month, d... Read More
This Is How I Feel About Groupon and Similar Coupon-Like Plans Nov. 09, 2023
My virtual mailbag is turning up questions and situations that I doubt are exclusive to only the wri... Read More
A Super Easy Way to Keep Tomatoes Perfectly Fresh for 10 Days or Longer Nov. 08, 2023
A perfectly ripe, fresh, slightly crisp tomato elevates so many things, from salads to BLTs. But her... Read More
A Simple, Budget-Friendly Meal the Whole Family Will Love Nov. 07, 2023
Broke till payday? No worries when you know how to make Peanut Sauce Noodles — only three ingr... Read More
How to Deep Clean a Stinky Kitchen Sponge Nov. 06, 2023
When asked, "What is the dirtiest spot in the typical household?" most people say the toilet seat. F... Read More
How Much Debt Is OK? Nov. 02, 2023
These days, as my virtual mailbag fills with messages and pleas for help, I'm noticing a decided inc... Read More
Shaving Cream to Clean Upholstery and Other Helpful Reader Tips Nov. 01, 2023
I hope you enjoy the following tips from your fellow readers as much as I have. There's just somethi... Read More
12 Improvements That Will Improve Your Home's Selling Price Oct. 31, 2023
Selling soon? You're about to learn that when it comes to selling a house, you can judge a book by... Read More
8 Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs Oct. 30, 2023
People who can take an idea and turn it into a living are not particularly unique. But they do seem ... Read More
Help! Our Mortgage Lender Is Not Reporting Activity to Credit Bureaus! Oct. 26, 2023
Dear Mary: We just built a new home and got our loan through a local bank that does not report loan ... Read More
Readers Share Their Best Tips for Saving Time and Money Oct. 25, 2023
I love opening my email inbox where messages with favorite tips land. Some days, it's bulging; other... Read More
The Ultimate Junk Drawer Oct. 24, 2023
Is your stuff really worth what it's costing you to store it? There's nothing like a couple of episo... Read More
How to Make Pumpkin Puree From Scratch (Better and Cheaper Than Canned) Oct. 23, 2023
Hello, fall baking! I can't think of a better way to do that than with fresh, homemade pumpkin puree... Read More
