Reader Q&A: How to Save on Pet Supplies

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Today’s reader question comes from Dan in Milwaukee. He’s wondering how to save on pet supplies. I know you  mentioned a while back on Facebook that you recently got a dog. I’m wondering how much you think I should budget for pet supplies every month. Also, do you have any great sources for deals on [...]

Reader Q&A | My Emergency Fund Keeps Shrinking – Help!

Today’s reader question comes from Chana in Baltimore (not her real name). I love this question – and hey, who am I to complain about another opportunity to talk about Emergency Funds! We have been working on getting out of debt for the last 18 months. We have a decent income, but a lot of [...]

Reader Q&A: The Emergency Fund

Today’s question comes from a reader on the West Coast. She’s wondering about having an Emergency Fund – and whether everyone really needs to put aside 3-6 months of expenses. I love this question and, as you will see, had a LOT to say on the subject! I’m new to your blog… and fortunately not [...]

Reader Question: Bar Mitzvah Decorations

My good friend Dana asked a great question last week on Facebook. Since I’m nowhere near having Bar Mitzvah aged kids, I’m not much help to her… but I bet some of my readers will be. I am looking for inspiration. My son’s Bar Mitzvah is in November. I want to make DIY center pieces. [...]

Reader Q&A: 6 Steps for Getting Through the Tough Times

I get many questions like this one from “Jenny” (she asked that I not use her real name)  and I always feel a bit funny answering them. While I want to give all of you encouragement to live your best financial lives, no matter where in that financial life you may be, I recognize that [...]

Reader Q&A: Price Matching with Out of Town Stores

Today’s reader question comes from Becky in Chicago, who is wondering about price matching with out of town stores. What do you feel about deal/price matching against stores that aren’t in the area? For example, my parents live in Detroit, and while I was there I perused their circulars. They have Kroger nearby, but there [...]

Reader Question: Food for Playdates

I am totally delinquent in posting this question from my reader Amanda (please forgive me!), but I’m hoping my smart readers will have some suggestions for her. I have a question for you or your readers about play date food. I have been trying to move my family to a more organic and natural diet.  [...]

Reader Q&A: What’s a “Money Maker”?

Today’s reader question comes from LW. She’s wondering how “money-maker” deals really work. Do you have a question about budgeting, couponing, menu planning or anything else? Please send me an email – I love hearing from my readers! You mention money maker deals.  Like that great Zyrtec one you mentioned last week.  What does that [...]