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Extra Money Dilemma; Should We Buy Cancer Insurance?
As you know, because I tell you all the time, I get a ton of mail! Today, I reached into…
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How to Unshrink a Sweater, Paying Taxes and More
I love it when I open my email to find a question that makes me go “Oh, boy. Do I…
Read More » Frugal Advice for Perplexing Situations
Dear Cheapskate: I often keep onions, garlic and potatoes in my cupboard for weeks before finding the time to cook…
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Grocery Shopping Mistakes That Are Eating a Hole in Your Budget
Inflation is hitting Americans hard these days. Rent, gas and utilities are all more expensive, and rising grocery bills aren’t…
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Readers Share Clever Tips and Tricks for Living Well While Spending Less
Every year around this time, just as summer is getting into full swing, I experience the same shock. You’d think…
Read More » Forget About It: What Insurance You Do – and Don’t – Need
Insurance. It’s complicated and confusing, which is why many people end up with insurance they don’t need, while neglecting to…
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Smart Tips for Savvy Back-to-School Shoppers
Money’s tight, and time’s ticking. So here’s my top-notch advice to keep back-to-school clothes shopping from draining your wallet. First…
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Here’s How to Cut Costs When Moving
Moving to a new home can be an exciting adventure, but it often comes with a hefty price tag. As…
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How I Inadvertently Fixed the Plumbing in One Historic San Francisco Hotel
In the three decades since Debt-Proof Living (formerly known as Cheapskate Monthly Newsletter) began, I’ve racked up more than 1.4…
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First Major US Medical Association Says Evidence For Child Sex-Change Surgeries Is ‘Low Quality’
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) does not believe there is strong evidence for providing sex-change surgeries to minors,…
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Get Rid of Annoying Crawling Insects Fast and Easy Without Poisons
Got creepy-crawly insects like ants, centipedes, cockroaches, silverfish, even — gasp! — bedbugs trying to take over your home or…
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Where to Find Replacement Parts for Just About Anything
It appeared that my only option was to throw my custom Levolor blinds into the trash when the mounting brackets…
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Is Cast-Iron Cookware Compatible With Induction Cooktops?
Imagine this: You’ve just moved into a new home, and the kitchen is equipped with a shiny, sleek induction cooktop.…
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Start Saving, Just Do It!
A recent column brought a flood of messages to my inbox, most of them with the same message that goes…
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Confused by Food Product Dating? Yes, We Are!
Pop quiz: You take a chicken out of the fridge to fix for dinner and notice that yesterday was the…
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