Miscellaneous

The word miscellaneous comes from the Latin word miscere, meaning “to mix.”  This is truly a great mix of articles that don’t fit anyway else!  Enjoy these one-off, compelling topics that will help you in your quest to save time and money.

They range from 8 Secrets of a Successful Garage Sale, to The High Cost of Being Hopeless with Math, to Simple Rules to Live By.   Don’t miss out.

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News You Can Use • December 2025

Hello, December! The twinkle lights are up, hot cocoa mugs are in hand, and the scent of cookies, and maybe
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News You Can Use • November 2025

Hello, November! The leaves are down, the air has that unmistakable chill, and kitchens everywhere are starting to smell like
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News You Can Use • September 2025

Hello, September! The days are getting shorter, the mornings a little crisper, and suddenly the pumpkin spice aisle feels… inevitable.
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The Best Fun You Can Have Without Spending Much

Looking for hobbies that won’t eat up your paycheck? These frugal hobbies deliver big joy for little (or no) cost.
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News You Can Use • August 2025

Hello, August! The sun’s blazing, the snacks are melting, and some of us are wondering if back-to-school aisles always show
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News You Can Use • July 2025

Hello, July! The grill’s fired up, the fireflies are out, and some of us are keeping entire ice companies in
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News You Can Use • June 2025

Welcome, June! The lemonade is flowing, the birds are showing off, and summer’s knocking with sand between its toes. This
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News You Can Use • May 2025

Hello, May! The flowers are blooming, the days are getting longer, and there’s something about May that just feels full
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News You Can Use • April 2026

Hello, April! Spring is settling in, bringing a fresh mix of everyday surprises and “good to know” moments. This month’s
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News You Can Use • March 2026

Welcome to March! Winter may still be hanging on, but spring is making its entrance and so are a fresh
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News You Can Use • February 2026

Hello, February! Short on days but big on happenings… from Groundhog Day forecasts to Super Bowl snack showdowns. Grab a
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News You Can Use • January 2026

Happy New Year! 2026 is already shaping up to be exciting, and we’ve rounded up the stories, tips, and hacks
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News You Can Use • December 2024

As we wrap up the year, there’s a lot happening to keep you in the loop. Whether you’re on the
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News You Can Use • November 2024

As we move into the holiday season, there’s plenty to keep you informed. From price cuts at Costco to irresistible
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News You Can Use • October 2024

Welcome to October’s News You Can Use! This month, we’re keeping an eye on some important developments. As holiday shopping
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News You Can Use • September 2024

Welcome to September’s News You Can Use! This month, uncover surprising insights like how grandparents are teaching vital financial lessons
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News You Can Use • August 2024

As we dive into the heart of summer, we’re bringing you a delightful mix of news that’s as refreshing as
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How to Easily Find Replacement Parts for Anything You Own

Whether it’s a teaspoon you’re missing from your grandmother’s sterling, the “X” in your Scrabble game, or a unique button
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How to Stop Paying for Storage and Take Back Your Space

Is your stuff really worth what it’s costing you to store it? Everyone thinks their stuff is priceless, but be
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How to Get Free Refills at Starbucks

Can you get a FREE refill at Starbucks? The answer is yes, provided you understand that there are limits and
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How to Stop People Pleasing: 3 Simple, Healthy Steps

Have you ever found yourself saying “yes” when you really wanted to scream “no”? The truth is, many of us
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Vangie is Her Name and Travel is Her Game

To say that the global pandemic rocked the world in horrific ways would be, to put it mildly. We may
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What to Do On the Worst Day of Your Life

On the Sunday after Pastor Rick and Kay Warren lost their son to suicide, Rick’s message, “What to Do On
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Like Fourth Grade All Over Again

I’m not sure why I loved fourth grade so much. Maybe it was because my teacher was extra pretty and
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7 Simple Ways to Make Sure You Don’t Hit Your Mobile Data Plan Limits

Follow these tips to cut back on your smartphone data habit, track and monitor your usage, and stretch your data
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8 Garage Sale Tips to Help You Make More Money This Weekend

Whether your goal is to purge your home of stuff you no longer need or you want to raise some
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Secrets of the Frugal Lifestyle

I'll admit I used to think frugality was a distasteful lifestyle forced upon the poor. I believed "frugal" was synonymous
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3 Free Life-Improving Resources

If you are generally wary of free stuff, I’m right there with you. Most of the time, I’ve found that
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Two Options When Your Social Security Number is Compromised

I just received a letter from a reader that sent chills up my spine. It brought back vivid memories of
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Cucumbers in Plastic Wrap, and More Great Reader Tips!

It’s universally understood that a red flag means to stop or some variation of caution. A green flag, on the

Clutter’s Last Stand: How to Get Moving to De-Junk Your Life

What would we do if we actually had to use everything we own, including all that stuff in the drawers,