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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Financial Planners and Other Mysteries of Life
I am noticing a growing trend in my mailbox — readers in search of financial planners or advisers. Or assistants.…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
The Cheapest Mother’s Day Gift Might Be the One You Don’t Buy
Mother’s Day has become one of those occasions that comes with a lot of expectation — and a lot of…
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A Shelter in the Time of Storm
The most important thing you can do to make your personal economy strong is to have an umbrella — a…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
The Ultimate Risk-Free, High-Yield, Guaranteed Investment
From time to time, this kind of question pops up in my inbox: How can I get started investing in…
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Easy Ways to Cut the High Cost of Pet Care
If the cost to keep your pets fed, healthy, cared for, and looking good has gotten so high, you’re the…
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Spring Yard Fixes That Don’t Require a Store Run
Every spring the same thing happens. The sun comes out, the grass wakes up, and suddenly the yard starts whispering…
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7 Ways to Keep Brown Sugar Soft
How maddening to reach for the brown sugar, expecting it to be soft and fluffy, only to find a rock-hard…
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A Valuable Money Lesson for the Kids
Don’t assume your kids are going to learn in school how to manage money well. There is a growing recognition…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
What I Learned After Timing My Own Housework
One afternoon not long ago, I decided to conduct a little experiment. Nothing scientific. No clipboard required. Just a kitchen…
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Physical and Emotional Clutter
Not long ago, a Realtor dropped off the flier announcing plans for the annual neighborhood garage sale. “Join us to…
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The 10-Year Bar of Soap, Plus More Great Reader Tips
In the cupboard right above my washing machine, there’s a bar of Fels-Naptha laundry soap standing in a coffee mug.…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
The Value of Trivial Pursuits
For decades, I’ve been collecting and disseminating timesaving and money-saving tips. Readers email them to me, comment with them on…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
DIY Laundry Helpers That Beat Store-Bought Add-Ins
Walk down the laundry aisle at any grocery store or supermarket and you might think washing clothes requires an entire…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Ask Me Anything: Secured Cards, Nail Polish Stains and More
Every day, it seems, my virtual mailbag fills up with mail from my dear readers. Many messages include questions about…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
How to Painlessly Declutter and Organize Your Home in 10 Minutes
If you think organizing your home or getting your personal affairs in order requires a lot of time, you might…
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