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Readers Weigh in With Super Fun Ways to Save Time and Money Oct. 19, 2023
Today, I'm reaching into my virtual mailbag, pulling out a handful of great reader tips, Whether any... Read More
How Far Would You Go to Save Gas? Oct. 18, 2023
Hypermiling may sound like the latest popular adrenaline-inducing extreme sport, but not so, unless ... Read More
How to Get Rid of the Lawn Invader Known as Creeping Charlie Oct. 17, 2023
Dear Cheapskate: I have lived in my house for over 30 years and experienced many maintenance issues ... Read More
Readers Share Ideas for How to Say 'I Do' on a Dime Oct. 16, 2023
I get a lot of mail on the subject of weddings — stories of joy and tales of woe, great ideas,... Read More
Lestoil to the Rescue for Soot, Smoke Stains Oct. 12, 2023
Problems with cleaning smoke produced by burning candles and soot from fireplaces are the subject of... Read More
Easy Ways To Boost Your Income Oct. 11, 2023
Of all the people I know and love, I can't think of anyone who wouldn't welcome a small income boost... Read More
Honey, Let's Talk Oct. 10, 2023
Emotional intimacy is the key to a healthy marriage and necessary for developing financial harmony. ... Read More
7 Helpful Things You Can Do Now to Get Ready for Christmas Oct. 09, 2023
Readers know that we pull out all the stops around here to celebrate Christmas early. Or at least st... Read More
Services Temporarily Disrupted Oct. 05, 2023
I've never been one to keep a daily journal. I wish I would have done that, though. I would love to ... Read More
3 Ways to Earn Extra Cash for Christmas Oct. 04, 2023
It's still October, but it's not too early to start planning for Christmas. If you're ready to make ... Read More
From Chuck Roast to 'Prime Rib' in 3 Hours Flat Oct. 03, 2023
Shortly after I wrote a column on the specific steps to prepare chuck roast (a relatively cheap cut ... Read More
Surprising Chlorine Bleach Uses Beyond Laundry Oct. 02, 2023
That bottle of liquid chlorine bleach sitting in your laundry room has all sorts of uses that have n... Read More
Problems, Mistakes and Mysteries -- and How to Solve Them Sep. 28, 2023
Laundry challenges, it seems, come in every size, shape, and intensity. Rather than thinking there i... Read More
In Investing, No Risk Means No Reward Sep. 27, 2023
Dear Cheapskate: This may be the ultimate in stupid questions but it's been plaguing me for a while.... Read More
Clever Readers Share Their Best Time- and Money-Saving Tips Sep. 26, 2023
My email inbox, much like yours, I'm sure, is often brimming with spam, ads and all kinds of other d... Read More
Simple Tips to Persuade Your Car Keep Going for 200,000 Miles or Longer Sep. 25, 2023
With new and used cars still painfully expensive, it seems that Americans are holding on to their ve... Read More
My Favorite Kitchen Money Savers Sep. 21, 2023
I'm crazy about gadgets, everything from quirky can openers to smartphones. Hand me a Swiss Army kni... Read More
How to Make Groceries Last Even Longer Sep. 20, 2023
A recent column on the proper storage for fresh fruits and vegetables generated a lot of great reade... Read More
How to Make Brown-Bagging Better Than Buying Lunch Sep. 19, 2023
I know people who try to convince themselves they can buy lunch every day for less than they'd spend... Read More
Handling an Inheritance Well and Dealing with the IRS Both Require a Game Plan Sep. 18, 2023
While not always easy to think about, an inheritance is a part of the financial picture for many bab... Read More
