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Vol. 16 No. 8
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August 2008
Been short-sized lately? -- Due to the rising cost of many basic food products, some manufacturers are... more
Buying gas in bulk -- Consumers trying to save on the rising price of ... more
Deductions for gas -- ... more
Debt and your health -- Those deeply in debt are more likely to report ... more
Shop ‘til you give up -- The number one reason that online shopping transactions are ... more
Bottled versus tap water -- Drinking tap water may be making a comeback as consumers look for... more
Just put it on my debit card -- The Treasury Department has introduced debit cards that can be ... more
Room for parents -- High housing costs and a lack of retirement funding may see ... more
DPL Picks -- ... more
DPL Snapshot -- ... more
Eyeglass cleaner -- We use rubbing alcohol to clean ... more
Upside down yogurt -- I buy several cartons of yogurt at one time, but sometimes I still have... more
Shower curtain drop cloth -- Instead of throwing out a shower curtain you no longer want, save it to use as... more
Clean lint filters -- After your load of clothes is dry, take the ... more
Reward card round up -- Put all your store reward cards on a separate ... more
Soap extender -- If you use bar soap and replace it when there’s... more
CorningWare cleaner -- Use baking soda to clean off your ... more
Cheese saver -- I started buying bulk cheese because we are ... more
Trash bag gripper -- If you find your trash can liner in the bottom of... more
Camera sock -- I keep my camera in my purse and needed a... more
Fun towels -- When my kids were much younger I purchased ... more
Double-duty tarp -- I use the big poly tarps—the ones you find at ... more
Towel Hanger -- We were surprised to find no towel bars in our ... more
Turning Point: Kim's Story -- I do not blame my parents for my troubles with money—but I am ... more

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Rise Above Your Circumstances -- Shortly after take-off the pilot circled over the ... more


“Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.”

-- - William James, American philosopher

Letter from Mary -- It was January 1992. The economy was tanking, especially in California where we watched, helplessly, as ... more

 

8 good things about a recession -- Technically, the U.S. is not in a recession. I know, I know—it may feel like it because ... more
Grow your own food one square foot at a time -- For years I’ve tried to grow a decent vegetable garden. It was the... more
DPL do-ahead challenge -- Recently I received a book for possible... more
The right [best, easiest] way to pay off your mortgage -- I get the same basic question a lot, and it comes in ... more
A Year in Bedrock: Part 8 in a year-long series -- ... more
DPL Giveaway -- ... more
DPL Summer Olympics -- Invent your event and mark your calendars. The opening ceremonies for the... more
Aaaa-flac! -- ... more
Should we pay off the van? -- We currently have about $11,000 in savings in an account earning only ... more
Who pays if dad dies? -- My husband took out Parent PLUS loans to help our kids pay for ... more
Unemployment checks don’t go far -- ... more
The long-term care insurance question -- I’ve wondered what you think of ... more
Is PayPal safe? -- Is using PayPal a better and safer way to charge things online than... more
Dying car? Maybe it’s only sick -- My car is dying after 10 years. I’m now stuck with... more
What Color is Your Parachute? For Teens -- As soon as your kids are able to talk, they are inevitably asked... more
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