Don't assume your kids are going to learn in school how to manage money well. There is a growing recognition…
One afternoon not long ago, I decided to conduct a little experiment. Nothing scientific. No clipboard required. Just a kitchen…
Not long ago, a Realtor dropped off the flier announcing plans for the annual neighborhood garage sale. "Join us to…
In the cupboard right above my washing machine, there's a bar of Fels-Naptha laundry soap standing in a coffee mug.…
For decades, I've been collecting and disseminating timesaving and money-saving tips. Readers email them to me, comment with them on…
Walk down the laundry aisle at any grocery store or supermarket and you might think washing clothes requires an entire…
Every day, it seems, my virtual mailbag fills up with mail from my dear readers. Many messages include questions about…
If you think organizing your home or getting your personal affairs in order requires a lot of time, you might…
At the tender age of 11, I made a solemn vow that when I grew up I was going to…
There are plenty of things I won't buy at the dollar store. If it has a plug or a moving…
I don't care much for pain. In fact, I'll do almost anything to avoid it. I also know that pain…
There are so many good reasons to make your own household cleaners. It's cheaper, healthier and greener, too. The homemade…
By the time winter finally loosens its grip, our houses tend to feel a little tired. The air is stale,…
While it's true that life is uncertain, there's at least one thing of which I am very sure: I will…
If there is one thing most people take for granted, it is food. U.S. supermarkets are always well stocked, and…