I know I go on and on about my laundry detergent recipe (find it at EverydayCheapskate.com), but I get so excited when a product does a great job and costs just pennies. What I'm really loving now is hearing from readers with their feedback.

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Statistically, U.S. taxpayers have a very low chance of being audited by the IRS. According to MSN personal finance columnist Liz Weston, only about 1 percent of all tax filers are audited.

I must be the unluckiest person on earth because I've ...

It's no secret that Americans are in debt up to their eyeballs. And to what can we attribute this colossal "living beyond our means" phenomenon? I don't think it's because we've had so many emergencies. It's because we don't ever want to feel poor...

Dear Mary: What do you think about settling a debt with a creditor? I recently agreed to one for a credit card, and the bank did notify me that the forgiven debt will be considered income by the IRS. I will have to file taxes on this amount using ...

With food prices going up faster than you can get through one grocery shopping trip, it's more important to your wallet now than ever to prolong the life of your food. Unfortunately, freezing food doesn't always guarantee a tasty preservation, so ...

For decades, I've pleaded with you to not use debit cards because they are not safe. And for years, I warned my sons about the dangers of riding motorcycles because they are not safe.

Has anyone listened and taken heed? Debit cards are more ...