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How to Get Rid of the Lawn Invader Known as Creeping Charlie
Dear Cheapskate: I have lived in my house for over 30 years and experienced many maintenance issues that could be…
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How to Say ‘I Do’ on a Dime
I get a lot of mail on the subject of weddings — stories of joy and tales of woe, great…
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Lestoil to the Rescue for Soot, Smoke Stains
Problems with cleaning smoke produced by burning candles and soot from fireplaces are the subject of messages I get frequently.…
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Easy Ways To Boost Your Income
Of all the people I know and love, I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t welcome a small income boost…
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Honey, Let’s Talk
Emotional intimacy is the key to a healthy marriage and necessary for developing financial harmony. The secret to creating emotional…
Read More » 7 Helpful Things You Can Do Now to Get Ready for Christmas
Readers know that we pull out all the stops around here to celebrate Christmas early. Or at least start thinking…
Read More »Services Temporarily Disrupted
I’ve never been one to keep a daily journal. I wish I would have done that, though. I would love…
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3 Ways to Earn Extra Cash for Christmas
It’s still October, but it’s not too early to start planning for Christmas. If you’re ready to make this year…
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From Chuck Roast to ‘Prime Rib’ in 3 Hours Flat
Shortly after I wrote a column on the specific steps to prepare chuck roast (a relatively cheap cut of beef)…
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Surprising Chlorine Bleach Uses Beyond Laundry
That bottle of liquid chlorine bleach sitting in your laundry room has all sorts of uses that have nothing to…
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Problems, Mistakes and Mysteries — and How to Solve Them
Laundry challenges, it seems, come in every size, shape, and intensity. Rather than thinking there is no solution for that…
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In Investing, No Risk Means No Reward
Dear Cheapskate: This may be the ultimate in stupid questions but it’s been plaguing me for a while. Is there…
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Clever Readers Share Their Best Time- and Money-Saving Tips
My email inbox, much like yours, I’m sure, is often brimming with spam, ads and all kinds of other delete-worthy…
Read More » Simple Tips to Persuade Your Car to Keep Going for 200,000 Miles or Longer
With new and used cars still painfully expensive, it seems that Americans are holding on to their vehicles longer. The…
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Mary’s Favorite Kitchen Money Savers
I’m crazy about gadgets, everything from quirky can openers to smartphones. Hand me a Swiss Army knife and I’m in…
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