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…