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Spring Yard Fixes That Don’t Require a Store Run

Every spring the same thing happens. The sun comes out, the grass wakes up, and suddenly the yard starts whispering…

2 weeks ago

Should I collect SS now or wait two years until age 70?

Dear Rusty: I am 67 and 9 months old, collecting a modest SS survivor benefit with plans to collect my own…

2 weeks ago

7 Ways to Keep Brown Sugar Soft

How maddening to reach for the brown sugar, expecting it to be soft and fluffy, only to find a rock-hard…

3 weeks ago

A Valuable Money Lesson for the Kids

Don't assume your kids are going to learn in school how to manage money well. There is a growing recognition…

3 weeks ago

What I Learned After Timing My Own Housework

One afternoon not long ago, I decided to conduct a little experiment. Nothing scientific. No clipboard required. Just a kitchen…

3 weeks ago

Physical and Emotional Clutter

Not long ago, a Realtor dropped off the flier announcing plans for the annual neighborhood garage sale. "Join us to…

3 weeks ago

The 10-Year Bar of Soap, Plus More Great Reader Tips

In the cupboard right above my washing machine, there's a bar of Fels-Naptha laundry soap standing in a coffee mug.…

4 weeks ago

The Value of Trivial Pursuits

For decades, I've been collecting and disseminating timesaving and money-saving tips. Readers email them to me, comment with them on…

4 weeks ago

DIY Laundry Helpers That Beat Store-Bought Add-Ins

Walk down the laundry aisle at any grocery store or supermarket and you might think washing clothes requires an entire…

4 weeks ago

Ask Me Anything: Secured Cards, Nail Polish Stains and More

Every day, it seems, my virtual mailbag fills up with mail from my dear readers. Many messages include questions about…

1 month ago