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A high quality trashcan that you won't regret purchasing.

I have a laundry math problem.

We need a new furnace before next winter. We have saved some money but not enough to pay for it in full.

Dear Cheapskate: I have three credit cards with interest rates upwards of 30%, the result of late payments in the past. With my limited budget, I can only manage the minimum monthly payment on each, which is more than $200 per account.Despite paying on time for many months now, huge finance (interest) charges have pushed […]

Dear Cheapskate: Would you please explain how making double mortgage payments works to reduce the principal? — Stephanie

Dear Cheapskate: I have lived in my house for over 30 years and experienced many maintenance issues that could be solved. But this is a first — a horrible weed infestation called Creeping Charlie has taken over the lawn. I have tried weed killers, but nothing I’ve tried has worked to kill the entire weed […]

Dear Cheapskate: I have lived in my house for over 30 years and experienced many maintenance issues that could be solved. But this is a first — a horrible weed

Dear Cheapskate: This may be the ultimate in stupid questions but it’s been plaguing me for a while. Is there any value in converting my existing 401(k) into cash without removing the funds from my 401(k)? Do they even allow that? I hate losing all that lovely money as things dip and swirl. I would […]

Dear Cheapskate: My husband and I have really gotten ourselves in deep this time. At the time, we thought buying a franchise using our personal credit cards was a good

Dear Cheapskate: Do you know of any place where I can donate empty plastic prescription bottles? It seems such a waste to throw them away. — Susan H., Tennessee