Author: Deb Hipp

6 Things You Shouldn’t Put in a Clothes Dryer
Deb Hipp on April 5, 2023
You could cause expensive damage to your machine or create a fire hazard.

7 Things You Shouldn’t Clean in a Washing Machine
Deb Hipp on March 27, 2023
You might ruin them — or worse, your washer.

8 Great Places to Retire in New England
Deb Hipp on March 15, 2023
There are pockets of affordability in this beautiful region.

8 Ways to Cash In on Gift Cards You Don’t Want
Deb Hipp on March 7, 2023
Make your forgotten and undesired plastic into something useful.

11 States With Lower Tax Rates This Year — and 1 With Higher Rates
Deb Hipp on February 28, 2023
The reduced income tax rates kick in with the 2023 tax year.

16 Great Small Towns to Retire In
Deb Hipp on February 16, 2023
Whether you want scenic views, lower costs or simply a slower pace in your golden years, small-town living has a lot going for it.

9 of the Best Freebies Available Online
Deb Hipp on January 31, 2023
The internet can save you untold amounts of cash if you know where to look.

5 Things You Should Know About Nursing Homes
Deb Hipp on December 28, 2022
Choosing a place for a loved one to live and receive specialized care isn’t easy, but being prepared helps.

5 of the Worst Foods for Your Heart
Deb Hipp on November 23, 2022
Plenty of evidence points to these being particularly risky for heart health.

9 Signs Your Retirement Is on Track
Deb Hipp on October 29, 2022
Here’s how you know if you’ll be ready to retire one day.

Here’s What Hackers Can Do With Your Social Security Number
Deb Hipp on October 25, 2022
Your number can be stolen through no fault of your own, with dire consequences.

6 Things Scammers Do With Your Cellphone Number
Deb Hipp on October 17, 2022
Calling to rip you off is only the beginning.

7 Guilty Pleasures That Are Draining Your Bank Account
Deb Hipp on October 13, 2022
It’s just a dollar here, a dollar there — until it’s not.

9 Clever Ways to Hide Valuables Around the House
Deb Hipp on September 21, 2022
The days of hiding money beneath the mattress are long gone.

11 Things You Should Never Put in a Garbage Disposal
Deb Hipp on September 20, 2022
It’s easy to not think about what you’re doing, but it can cost you later.

8 Smart Ways to Use Tennis Balls Around the House
Deb Hipp on August 2, 2022
These tips are so practical that you might want to go out and buy some tennis balls if you don’t have any on hand.

8 Surprising Things You Can Upcycle
Deb Hipp on July 27, 2022
You can end up with some pretty cool stuff that makes you proud of your ingenuity while keeping waste out of landfills.

7 Things You Should Never Throw in the Trash
Deb Hipp on July 21, 2022
Here’s how to dispose of these items the responsible way.

5 Things You Might Want to Avoid at Ikea
Deb Hipp on June 30, 2022
Sometimes, it’s worth spending a little more.
1 - 19 of 19