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6 Simple Ways to Develop a Saver's Attitude Sep. 26, 2019
Cutting expenses is the way to spend less so you have money to save. But unless you are actually put... Read More
How to Break Bad Money Habits Sep. 24, 2019
Money a little tight these days? You might assume it's due to rising costs, tightening credit and th... Read More
Where's the Best Place for Extra Savings -- a Roth 401(k) or Roth IRA? Sep. 18, 2019
Dear Carrie: I'm 22 and recently started my first real job. I've had a Roth individual retirement ac... Read More
More SSA Blunders Sep. 11, 2019
I recently came across a Facebook page dedicated to Social Security Administration retirees. I decid... Read More
How to Make Taco Seasoning Mix and What to Do With It Aug. 29, 2019
Seasoning packets from the supermarket may be convenient, but they have drawbacks — not the le... Read More
Can You Spend Money on Fun Without Feeling Guilty? Aug. 28, 2019
Dear Carrie: I'm feeling a little overwhelmed by all the things I need to save for. From retirement ... Read More
How to Cut Your Pet Expenses in Half Aug. 27, 2019
For many of my readers, their pets are like children. So, of course, you love your furry friends and... Read More
25 Ways to Save $1,000 on Monthly Expenses Aug. 22, 2019
A number of years ago, I met Kathryn and Galen. They'd won a contest sponsored by Woman's Day magazi... Read More
5 Reasons You'll Quickly Regret Raiding a Retirement Account Aug. 15, 2019
I know it's hard. I know you're desperate. You're stressed and losing sleep. Things are tough. You h... Read More
Should You Repair or Replace Your Broken Appliances? Aug. 05, 2019
You're worried the washing machine may be on its last spin cycle. It makes a horrible screeching sou... Read More
How to Use Home Chef Meal Kits to Cut Food Costs Jul. 18, 2019
Faithful readers will recall that my husband and I tested, and now continue to enjoy, the popular me... Read More
Ebates -- an Awesome Way to Build a Cash Stash May. 02, 2019
I could teach you how to be an extreme couponer. I've had a lot of experience, including the time I ... Read More
Cheap, Yes, but Not at the Expense of Others May. 01, 2019
Living below your means requires a good bit of creativity from time to time. You have to get pretty ... Read More
How to Take the Pain Out of Saving Loose Change Apr. 25, 2019
I am not one to spend coins. I prefer to save them. In fact, I go out of my way to make sure I get p... Read More
No More Car Payments: How to Buy the Car of Your Dreams with All Cash Apr. 11, 2019
Let's say that tomorrow morning, you wake up to discover that overnight — gulp! — your c... Read More
Even Small Households Can Save Big at Warehouse Clubs Mar. 18, 2019
It's been a few years now since my husband and I began talking about relocating to another state. At... Read More
8 Ways to Grow a Cash Stash in 2019 Feb. 28, 2019
Saving money is a curious term with two meanings: 1) to spend less, as in "I buy things on sale to s... Read More
The Best Way to Sell Gift Cards for Cash Feb. 21, 2019
If you receive a gift card from a store you've never heard of or one you're not likely to ever use, ... Read More
The 1 Percent Savings Solution Feb. 20, 2019
Want a simple, pain-free plan to increase your savings? CPA, author and blogger Mike Piper says to s... Read More
Baby On the Way: Are You Ready for Your New Financial Reality? Jan. 16, 2019
Dear Carrie: We're expecting our first child soon and are trying to get financially prepared. We kno... Read More
