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…
If you enjoy the thrill of finding bargains and super steals, it's a safe bet that you love thrift stores.…
Let's chat about something we all face from time to time: clutter. Who hasn't had a moment when the junk…
I don't mention it as often as I should, but the truth is that I'd be lost without you, my…
I know it's time. It's been time for at least two years, possibly longer. I need to clean my kitchen.…
Given the challenges of these inflationary times in which we live, I can't think of a better time than today…