Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle

The Secret to Staying Out of the Red and in the Black

When I am not writing about personal finance and consumer debt, I knit. Something about the gentle rhythm of yarn…

3 years ago

The High Cost of My Bad Habit

I did something really dumb that cost me $750. It's so dumb, I'm a little embarrassed to even tell you…

3 years ago

It Really Is the Thought That Counts

Are you worried that your gifts are never good enough? Certain that your friends and relatives will write you off…

3 years ago

Borax vs. Washing Soda: Which Laundry Booster Wins?

When it comes to doing laundry, sometimes you need a little extra help to tackle tough stains, eliminate odors, and…

3 years ago

Copycat Dawn Platinum Powerwash Spray Recipe OR How to Make the Ultimate Dish Cleaner

It was February 2020 when Procter and Gamble introduced a new product to the homecare market, Dawn Platinum Powerwash Spray.…

3 years ago

But Baby, It’s Cold Outside!

It's not only the price of heating oil that has shot through the stratosphere this fall. Homes that heat with…

3 years ago

Live Your Life for Half the Price

It's a benchmark, a goal, a mindset — a kind of game I play with myself. Whatever the price tag…

3 years ago

Keeping Things Frugal Definitely Pays Off

As the cost of basic consumer goods continues to be much higher than a year ago, frugality is fast becoming…

3 years ago

Going Cardless, Misleading Deals and More Reader Questions

Dear Cheapskate: I hardly ever carry cash and rarely use credit. I use only a debit card. But still, there…

3 years ago

The Tyranny of the Company Store

If we sang it once, we sang it a thousand times. "Sixteen Tons" was No. 1 on the Lowell Elementary…

3 years ago