Dear Mary: While my sister was on staff at a summer camp last year, she did not launder her bedding frequently. Now that the bedding has been washed many times since being home, I've noticed that the pillowcases and comforter are dingy and do not ...

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 ...