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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
The Life and Times of Leftovers
Dear Cheapskate: How long should leftovers be kept in the fridge? I have been debating this with co-workers, as one…
Read More » Faith in the Face of Darkness
Have you ever felt like you’re supposed to be learning a lesson but don’t know what it is? I know…
Read More »Don’t Let Mistakes Set You Back
I love to watch home remodeling television shows. They give me confidence that I really could remodel a kitchen, build…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
When You Should Opt Out of a Credit-Card Interest Rate Increase
Wouldn’t it be great if low interest rates never changed? Sadly, the saying “All good things must come to an…
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Tough Love for Financially Irresponsible Parents of Adult Children
Dear Cheapskate: I read stories about parents with grown children who constantly need bailouts. What do you do when it’s…
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7 Clever Ways to Build a Cash Stash
While a lot of us believe we’re saving money when we buy things on sale, it’s not true unless we…
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Mark Your Territory With Citrus
Do neighborhood cats insist that your property (porch, door, flower beds) is their territory? Well, my dear reader, break out…
Read More » You Need a Kitchen Assistant
Professional chefs have sous chefs to do all the hard work and to see that meals get to the table…
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Know Your Cheapskate Etiquette
Face it. Living below your means and staying out of debt, especially in the inflationary times in which America finds…
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It Starts With Knowing How to Manage a Paycheck
Millennials, born between 1981 and ’96, represent the largest, most educated and culturally diverse generation in American history. This demographic…
Read More » Stop Whining!
As the mother of two young world-class whiners, the behavior modification techniques described in the booklet “Stop Whining!” appeared too…
Read More »When You’re Stuck and Can’t Get Going
A question I receive nearly every day goes something like this: I’m ready to get started taking back control of…
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How Much Is the Right Amount of Laundry Detergent?
Dear Cheapskate: I adore all your fantastic tips for washing machines and laundry, but could you lend some advice on…
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6 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Wardrobe Without Spending a Dime
Could your wardrobe use a long overdue boost? Maybe you’re eyeing a career move, aiming to project a more polished…
Read More » Take it Slow and Easy!
That slow cooker you keep on reserve for the cold months of winter is a perfect solution for summer, too…
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