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The 10-Year Bar of Soap, Plus More Great Reader Tips Oct. 13, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

In the cupboard right above my washing machine, there's a bar of Fels-Naptha laundry soap standing i... Read More

Your Job is Changing. Are You? Oct. 13, 2022

Work Daze

Don't hate me! It's not my fault I'm a warrior. In fact, "warrior" is one description of my perfor... Read More

The Value of Trivial Pursuits Oct. 12, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

For decades, I've been collecting and disseminating timesaving and money-saving tips. Readers email ... Read More

Ask Me Anything: Secured Cards, Nail Polish Stains and More Oct. 11, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

Every day, it seems, my virtual mailbag fills up with mail from my dear readers. Many messages inclu... Read More

Cyber Shopping and Debit Cards Do Not Mix Oct. 10, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

Planning to shop online this holiday season? I have one very important piece of advice: Do not use a... Read More

Friend's Nervous Tick Is Now Getting on My Nerves Oct. 09, 2022

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: My friend says, "you know what I'm saying," after nearly every sentence in conversations... Read More

Ding-Dong! The Neighbors Are Here Oct. 08, 2022

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our 70s, and we have our cocktail hour at 6 p.m. every night fol... Read More

Colorful or Full of Color? Oct. 08, 2022

The Art of Design

So often during the summer months or during holidays, we take vacations to visit family or to farawa... Read More

5 Rules to Build Wealth Oct. 05, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

At the tender age of 11, I made a solemn vow that when I grew up I was going to be rich. My plan was... Read More

Best Inexpensive Home Dehumidifiers and How to Choose Oct. 04, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

Humidity, or the lack thereof, is always a popular topic. Where I live in northern Colorado, it's dr... Read More

Last-Minute Tricks to Do Halloween on a Budget This Year Oct. 03, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

Hear that sound? It's the first of the major shopping holidays at the door. Halloween is the fourth ... Read More

Heat Bringing High-Cost Utility Bills Oct. 02, 2022

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: For the past two years, I've lived in my apartment complex without issues except for my ... Read More

Tasteful Taxidermy Oct. 01, 2022

The Art of Design

I can remember entering my in-laws den in Virginia nearly 20 years ago, and I was aghast at the many... Read More

The Pain and Pleasure Principle Sep. 29, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

I don't care much for pain. In fact, I'll do almost anything to avoid it. I also know that pain can ... Read More

Stopping Starting at Work Sep. 29, 2022

Work Daze

It's a gigantic project and you're responsible. Everyone is counting on you, including your manager.... Read More

Clever Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds Sep. 28, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

If you drink morning coffee, then it's likely you throw away used coffee grounds every day. If you d... Read More

4 Reasons to Start Planning Your DIY Christmas Now Sep. 27, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

Brisk mornings, fall colors, pumpkin pie and apple cider. Autumn is just the best time of year, righ... Read More

New Restaurant Fees Showing up on the Bill Sep. 26, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

Times are tough. Inflation is at a 40-year high. Restaurants continue to face budget-busting challen... Read More

Is Your Home Getting Too Smart for You? Sep. 24, 2022

The Art of Design

Sometimes I think we are living in the futuristic era of the Jetsons. At other times, it's George Or... Read More

Getting Started in an Occult Business Sep. 20, 2022

Succeeding in Your Business

"I am in the process of watching one of your YouTube videos and I was wondering what your thoughts a... Read More