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Chicken Soup for the Sick?

Have you ever wondered if chicken soup really does have medicinal effects against colds and the flu? Me, too. Recently,…

4 months ago

The Dark Side of Gift Cards

These days, you can buy gift cards (the modern replacement for the gift certificate) from just about every store imaginable.…

4 months ago

Smart Ways to Save Money on Pet Care

Recently, I read about a family who spent $1,000 to cat-proof their backyard so their two cats, who they consider…

4 months ago

A Number as Useful as Your Credit Score

Looking to become a homeowner this year? Or maybe you want to sell your current home to move to a…

4 months ago

8 Ways to Jump-start the New Year

Feeling a little sluggish? Well, perk up, my frugal friend! Here are eight ways to get a jump on 2024.…

4 months ago

Secrets of Financial Survivors

Almost everyone I know has faced — or is coping with — some financial challenge or adversity. If it's not…

4 months ago

1 a Day, and Then There Were 4,000

Today marks a milestone I didn't think I would pass: 4,000 columns. It's not that I thought I would fail.…

4 months ago

Would a Boatload of Money Get You the Life You Love?

Here we are again, the start of a new year. A clean slate, a blank canvas. It's beautiful. Perhaps you've…

4 months ago

$8 Takes Ugly to Beautiful

Today's first great reader tip makes me smile. I'll be honest, I've seen ugly on a clearance rack and just…

4 months ago

Reflecting on America’s Iconic Creations: A Personal Perspective on U.S. Innovations

As I think about the products that have come to define American ingenuity and innovation, a few stand out. These…

4 months ago