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Tame Your Urge to Splurge Feb. 05, 2020
When it comes to compulsive tendencies, there's no question I received more than the standard allotm... Read More
Great Reader Tips: From Piles to Luxury Suite, Double-Duty Salads and More Feb. 04, 2020
FROM PILES TO LUXURY SUITE My kitchen is pretty well organized, but a previous kitchen challenge fro... Read More
10 Questions Every Couple Should Ask Before Retiring Jan. 29, 2020
Dear Readers: I often write about the financial conversations couples should have before they decide... Read More
9 Ways to Save Big at the Supermarket Jan. 23, 2020
How much did you spend on food last month? A survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics says the ave... Read More
10 Ways to Simplify Your Life Jan. 20, 2020
I spent the better part of 2019 reorganizing and decluttering my home, something that forced me to s... Read More
Reader Tips: It's the Little Ways We Save That Add Up Jan. 13, 2020
AUTO STEREO In cold weather, it's wise to wait until the car's interior warms up before using the ra... Read More
Slash Food Costs and Give Yourself a Raise Jan. 09, 2020
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
It's the Little Ways We Save That Add Up Jan. 06, 2020
It's amazing how saving a little here and a little there can add up to big savings. Each of these gr... Read More
Crashing the Christmas Clearance Sales Dec. 24, 2019
When it's sale time, it's savings time. And when the holidays roll around, it's time to give yoursel... Read More
How to Use Up Every Last Cent on a Prepaid Debit Card Dec. 23, 2019
Some prepaid debit cards can be problematic because it's nearly impossible to use them up to the las... Read More
Accept Grandma's Generous Offer Immediately! Nov. 28, 2019
DR. WALLACE: I'm thankful that my parents give me $15 a week for allowance to spend any way I choose... Read More
How to Splurge on a Budget Nov. 12, 2019
I got the biggest shock of my life the day I realized that living on a budget wasn't the straitjacke... Read More
Stop Wasting Money on Kitchen Tools That Do Only One Thing Nov. 11, 2019
Celebrity chef Alton Brown contends that a kitchen tool that does only one job is mostly useless. He... Read More
How To Afford Big-Ticket Items Nov. 07, 2019
Finally, you have a couple of months where things are going well. The bills get paid on time, and yo... Read More
16 Ways To Chop Your Grocery Bill Nov. 04, 2019
Need a foolproof way to cut your food/grocery expenses by 25% this month? Announce to your family th... Read More
October 29, 2019 Oct. 29, 2019
Dear Annie: My husband, an only child, never had a great relationship with his father, "Clyde." My m... Read More
Retroactive Social Security Benefits Explained Oct. 23, 2019
A few months ago, I briefly discussed the possibility of retroactive Social Security retirement bene... Read More
6 Simple Ways to Develop a Saver's Attitude Sep. 26, 2019
Cutting expenses is the way to spend less so you have money to save. But unless you are actually put... Read More
How to Break Bad Money Habits Sep. 24, 2019
Money a little tight these days? You might assume it's due to rising costs, tightening credit and th... Read More
Where's the Best Place for Extra Savings -- a Roth 401(k) or Roth IRA? Sep. 18, 2019
Dear Carrie: I'm 22 and recently started my first real job. I've had a Roth individual retirement ac... Read More
