Homeowners, gather 'round and clutch your wallets. These days, home loan scam artists are lurking in the shadows like that…
As you know, because I tell you all the time, I get a ton of mail! Today, I reached into…
I love it when I open my email to find a question that makes me go "Oh, boy. Do I…
Dear Cheapskate: I often keep onions, garlic and potatoes in my cupboard for weeks before finding the time to cook…
Inflation is hitting Americans hard these days. Rent, gas and utilities are all more expensive, and rising grocery bills aren't…
Every year around this time, just as summer is getting into full swing, I experience the same shock. You'd think…
Insurance. It's complicated and confusing, which is why many people end up with insurance they don't need, while neglecting to…
Money's tight, and time's ticking. So here's my top-notch advice to keep back-to-school clothes shopping from draining your wallet. First…
Moving to a new home can be an exciting adventure, but it often comes with a hefty price tag. As…
In the three decades since Debt-Proof Living (formerly known as Cheapskate Monthly Newsletter) began, I've racked up more than 1.4…
Got creepy-crawly insects like ants, centipedes, cockroaches, silverfish, even — gasp! — bedbugs trying to take over your home or…
It appeared that my only option was to throw my custom Levolor blinds into the trash when the mounting brackets…
Imagine this: You've just moved into a new home, and the kitchen is equipped with a shiny, sleek induction cooktop.…
A recent column brought a flood of messages to my inbox, most of them with the same message that goes…
Pop quiz: You take a chicken out of the fridge to fix for dinner and notice that yesterday was the…