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Keeping Things Frugal Definitely Pays Off Nov. 27, 2023
As the cost of basic consumer goods continues to be much higher than a year ago, frugality is fast b... Read More
Going Cardless, Misleading Deals and More Reader Questions Nov. 23, 2023
Dear Cheapskate: I hardly ever carry cash and rarely use credit. I use only a debit card. But still,... Read More
The Tyranny of the Company Store Nov. 22, 2023
If we sang it once, we sang it a thousand times. "Sixteen Tons" was No. 1 on the Lowell Elementary S... Read More
Benefits to Kids Controversial Nov. 22, 2023
I occasionally get emails from readers commenting on the fact that children of retirees qualify for ... Read More
Why I Appreci-Hate Credit Cards Nov. 21, 2023
Erma Bombeck, the late humorist, summed up family relationships when she spoke of "the ties that bin... Read More
Will New York Politicians Tax Wall Street Out of Existence? Nov. 21, 2023
Let's face it. Anyone who works in, or just visits, the Wall Street area of Manhattan can't deny the... Read More
From That Annoying Lady in the PTA, a Call to Arms Nov. 18, 2023
Dear parents, Greetings, fellow chauffeurs, cooks, therapists and personal assistants! Mandy Jensen... Read More
Gift Cards Are Not Gifts Nov. 16, 2023
What to give for Christmas when you don't have time to shop, don't want to put much thought into it ... Read More
When you Should (and Should Not) File an Auto Insurance Claim Nov. 15, 2023
Car insurance is a funny thing. You pay a small fortune to get it and keep it. Then, if you have the... Read More
The Nat Cons Are Dead Wrong: Middle-Class America Is Much Better Off Today Than in the Past Nov. 14, 2023
In the last several months, I have debated some of the intellectual leaders of a group called the "n... Read More
Be Brave and Save ... on Haircuts! Nov. 13, 2023
If you or someone in your family could use a haircut but you're a little short on cash this month, d... Read More
Is Our Father Kidding Us About Current Pumpkin Prices? Nov. 13, 2023
DR. WALLACE: Thanksgiving is coming up soon, and my sister and I want to decorate our family house, ... Read More
This Is How I Feel About Groupon and Similar Coupon-Like Plans Nov. 09, 2023
My virtual mailbag is turning up questions and situations that I doubt are exclusive to only the wri... Read More
A Super Easy Way to Keep Tomatoes Perfectly Fresh for 10 Days or Longer Nov. 08, 2023
A perfectly ripe, fresh, slightly crisp tomato elevates so many things, from salads to BLTs. But her... Read More
A Simple, Budget-Friendly Meal the Whole Family Will Love Nov. 07, 2023
Broke till payday? No worries when you know how to make Peanut Sauce Noodles — only three ingr... Read More
How to Deep Clean a Stinky Kitchen Sponge Nov. 06, 2023
When asked, "What is the dirtiest spot in the typical household?" most people say the toilet seat. F... Read More
How Much Debt Is OK? Nov. 02, 2023
These days, as my virtual mailbag fills with messages and pleas for help, I'm noticing a decided inc... Read More
Marriage Suffers Due to Wife's Spending Oct. 28, 2023
Dear Annie: I am in my mid-30s and have never married or been engaged. I'm feeling frustrated, hopel... Read More
Help! Our Mortgage Lender Is Not Reporting Activity to Credit Bureaus! Oct. 26, 2023
Dear Mary: We just built a new home and got our loan through a local bank that does not report loan ... Read More
Guardians or Gangsters?: The Dark Side of Civil Asset Forfeiture Oct. 26, 2023
There are fundamental laws, deeply entrenched not just in culture and society but also in religious ... Read More
