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The Ultimate Restaurant Menu Cheat Sheet Jul. 06, 2022

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A restaurant menu is no big deal, right? It's just a list of the food items that a restaurant offers... Read More

A Simple Tip to Get Better Gas Mileage Jul. 05, 2022

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Some time ago, I wrote about simple things you can do to get better gas mileage, which means less ti... Read More

A Reliable Method to Compare Prices of Toilet Paper Jul. 04, 2022

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Over the years, I've received thousands of money-saving tips from readers — many of which I've... Read More

Now's the Time for Financial Literacy Jun. 23, 2022

Jackie Gingrich Cushman

Today it's clear that the economy is not doing well. Gross domestic product contracted at an annual ... Read More

How Getting Through Hard Times Makes Us Stronger Jun. 16, 2022

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Discouragement plagues all of us from time to time. If you're discouraged about your situation ̵... Read More

Ask Cheapskate Jun. 15, 2022

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You should see my email inbox. Yikes! It's overflowing with questions, tips, stories, feedback, rebu... Read More

What to Do While You Wait for Things to Return to Normal Jun. 09, 2022

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Life on earth has never been perfect, but you'd have a hard time convincing some people of that. It'... Read More

What To Do if You Don't Have Enough Money To Pay All of Your Bills May. 30, 2022

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It might be the skyrocketing cost of fuel and food, or perhaps you've lost your job or you've alread... Read More

Vinaigrette on the Coffee Table May. 26, 2022

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Not long ago I got a request from reader Kelly R., for a DIY recipe for furniture polish. She said t... Read More

Clean Up the Cloudy Headlight Covers May. 25, 2022

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Well, you've done it again! You clever readers have come up with another batch of fabulous ways that... Read More

Surprising Ways to Use Cornstarch to Save Time and Money May. 23, 2022

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Cornstarch is a low-cost, readily available, humble miracle found in the baking aisle of just about ... Read More

Money Leaks That May Be Draining Your Wallet Dry May. 03, 2022

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What would it feel like to check your bank balance and find a pile of money you didn't know you had?... Read More

How to Get More Miles Out of a Tank of Gas Mar. 29, 2022

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I can sum up my response to the soaring price of gasoline in just one word: aargh! While waiting for... Read More

When It Comes to Storing Bananas, Don't Believe Old Wives' Tales Mar. 09, 2022

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For years, I believed an old wives' tale that bananas will turn black and spoil almost instantly if ... Read More

14 Surprising Ways a Bar of Soap Can Make Your Life Easier Mar. 08, 2022

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If you're a fan of liquid soap for hand-washing and prefer to use body wash in the tub and shower, b... Read More

Get Financially Confident, Starting Now Mar. 03, 2022

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For a good deal of my life, I lived under a dark cloud of fear that I would end up financially desti... Read More

Make Your Own Mixes and Save a Bundle Feb. 22, 2022

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They're convenient and tasty, but have you ever considered the high cost of your favorite prepared m... Read More

Food Cost-Cutting Strategies for Every Lifestyle Feb. 17, 2022

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If it seems as though you never have enough money to consistently save some of it for emergencies &#... Read More

Opting for the Minimum Payment Changed My Life Feb. 14, 2022

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At the time, it seemed like a good idea. But going for the minimum payment option "just this one tim... Read More

Simple Tricks to Make Your Stuff Last Longer Feb. 08, 2022

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Being wasteful is easy, especially when everything seems to be so plentiful and simple to replenish.... Read More