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Thanksgiving Fashion: Fashionable Blessings Nov. 06, 2018
There's a lot to be thankful for this season of the year when we focus on the positives in our lives... Read More
Fall Fashion Frights: What Not to Wear Oct. 16, 2018
You don't have to dress like a nightmare before Christmas to know that there is plenty of scary fash... Read More
Are Low Prices Always a Good Thing? Sep. 27, 2018
If you like exploring the great outdoors, as I do, you probably enjoy shopping (or at least looking)... Read More
Crazy Rich Patterns: The A to Z List Sep. 25, 2018
From argyles to zebras, a crazy rich alphabet soup of prints and patterns all stir together this fal... Read More
Will the Supreme Court OK the States' Latest Tax Grab? Apr. 18, 2018
Here we go again. State politicians want to take more of your money. This time, their scheme is to t... Read More
7 Ways to Outsmart Retailers and Their Clever Tricks to Get Us to Spend More Jan. 08, 2018
I blame my suspicious nature on my neighborhood grocery store. The store used to be a logically arra... Read More
From Dying Malls, Downtown Retailing Grows Dec. 21, 2017
Teens of the '80s may recall shiny new shopping malls as the hot place for hanging out, their food c... Read More
You Need Professional Counseling Jul. 21, 2017
DR. WALLACE: I've got a problem, and I don't know how to solve it. My parents are both professionals... Read More
How to Move from Overspending to Spending Less May. 11, 2017
Even the mention of words like "frugality" and "thrift" send some people over the edge because for t... Read More
Dollar Dreams May. 11, 2017
Some people live to pay retail. They love Saks Fifth Avenue and Tiffany & Co. and (of course) Target... Read More
Turn That Down! May. 05, 2017
Dear Annie: On a recent out-of-town excursion to do some shopping and planning for a new bathroom in... Read More
Don't Go Shopping Alone Apr. 11, 2017
DR. WALLACE: I'm 17 and really need your help. I come from a good family (my dad's a teacher) and I'... Read More
Food Cost-Cutting for Every Lifestyle Mar. 02, 2017
Ever wonder why you never have enough money to save money? I'm talking about taking money from every... Read More
It's Only a Mistake If You Can't Fix it Feb. 02, 2017
My fifth-grade teacher, Mr. Migaki, ingrained a life principle in my mind that remains to this day. ... Read More
My Shopping Addiction Rehab Program Feb. 01, 2017
Shopping is my thing. I love the thrill of the hunt, the feeling of discovery and the joy of a barga... Read More
3 Simple Ways to Beat Retailers at Their Own Games Jan. 31, 2017
Retailers work hard to get our money. They offer special promotions and put other tactics into play,... Read More
Super Bowl of Fashion Jan. 31, 2017
The big game may be one of the highlights of every new year, so why not take some time to celebrate ... Read More
6 Stores With the Best Layaway Programs Jan. 03, 2017
For those who aren't old enough to remember, layaway is the way lots of people shopped back before c... Read More
Homework During Holidays and Excessive Gift-Giving Dec. 23, 2016
Dear Family Coach: Every year my daughter's middle school assigns homework and projects during the h... Read More
How to Do Christmas Without Debt Dec. 08, 2016
If you are or ever have been plagued by consumer debt, I can almost guarantee expenses related to Ch... Read More
