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More Creative Ways My Clever Readers Save Time and Money Jun. 28, 2023
Sometimes, I wonder how "Everyday Cheapskate" readers discover their handy ideas. I mean, who would ... Read More
How to Make Fruits and Vegetables Last Longer Jun. 27, 2023
According to the World Resources Institute, the average U.S. household of four people throws out abo... Read More
An After-College Financial Plan Jun. 22, 2023
Graduating from college is one of life's most exhilarating events. Finishing my degree, walking the ... Read More
Dear Cheapskate: I've Got a Question on Withholding, People-Pleasers, Cosigning Jun. 21, 2023
As faithful readers know, my inbox fills up quickly. While it's impossible to respond personally to ... Read More
Ask Me Anything: Recycle Prescription Bottles, Help with Student Financial Aid Jun. 14, 2023
Dear Cheapskate: Do you know of any place where I can donate empty plastic prescription bottles? It ... Read More
7 Easy-to-Fix Reasons Your Dishwasher Is Not Cleaning Like It Should Jun. 13, 2023
Few things are more disappointing than opening the dishwasher to put away its clean contents, only t... Read More
These 7 Plants Are Natural Repellents to Keep Fruit Flies Out of Your Home Jun. 12, 2023
Fruit flies are perhaps the most annoying of household pests. They barge right in and make themselve... Read More
The Cheapskate Gardener Jun. 08, 2023
The only difference between gardeners and cheapskate gardeners is the amount of money they spend to ... Read More
How to Build a Great Credit Score Jun. 07, 2023
If you are a legal adult U.S. resident, somewhere there is a three-digit number between 300 and 850 ... Read More
Pay Down, or Pay Ahead? It Can Be Confusing Jun. 06, 2023
Years ago, I learned a lesson I won't have to learn again. It was that poignant. It was during a tim... Read More
How to Use Wool Dryer Balls and Why You Should Jun. 05, 2023
A previous column on fabric softener products struck a chord with thousands of readers. I know becau... Read More
Turn Your Junk to Cash in a Weekend Jun. 01, 2023
It's spring and I can't think of a better time to clean out the drawers, closets and disaster areas ... Read More
Great Reader Tips: From Luxury Taxes to Quick Scissor-Sharpening May. 31, 2023
Over the years, I've noticed something. People who live comfortably do not do so because they are pa... Read More
Six Common Money Blunders May. 30, 2023
I could be wrong, but I'm going to guess you've made a money blunder or two in your life. For many o... Read More
Make Your Own Highly Effective Cleaning Products for Pennies to Save Dollars May. 29, 2023
The next time you need cleaning supplies, take a trip to your pantry, not the store. You already hav... Read More
This Simple, 5-Minute iPhone Self-Checkup Just Saved Me a Lot of Money May. 25, 2023
Calling all iPhone users. After so many upgrades over years of using an iPhone, I thought I knew it ... Read More
Great Tips From My Great Readers! May. 24, 2023
With the cost of feeding a family so high, it's no wonder that so many tips readers submit are geare... Read More
So You Think Money Is for Spending? We Need To Talk May. 23, 2023
It took me a dreadfully long time to understand this important truth: Money is not for spending. It ... Read More
Lessons From a 2-Year-Old May. 22, 2023
I gave my son and daughter-in-law lots of gifts when their son, Elijah, was born. But none has come ... Read More
When Holiday Debt Lingers Long After the Gifts Are Forgotten May. 18, 2023
Got debt? I could be wrong, but if you're revolving a big credit card balance, I'm guessing at least... Read More
