Helping out after a tragedy

The very pretty Stephanie writes: Dearest wise and beautiful Mir, This question isn’t really about bargains, but it is an area in which I felt your readers, including me, could benefit from your knowledge. The husband of a dear friend of mine, though not a very...

Frugal homebuying

Oh, not that I have any tips on how to actually buy a home frugally (um, buy low and sell high!), but everyone knows that the money is just starting to flow out the door when you first buy the house. After that, you have to start moving in, and that’s where you...

Price adjustment, please

Pretty Regan writes: Would it be possible for you to post a list of stores that offer price adjustments? I only know of one that does this: Gap. Keep your receipt and, if the prices drops in the next 14 days, they’ll refund the difference. But they can’t...

Getting a deal on luggage

Pretty, pretty Steph writes: Pretty Pretty Mir, I have a question for you. I am going to Hawaii in June of this year, and April of next year, and the Samsonite luggage I got when I graduated from high school 10 years ago is falling apart. My family does alot of...

Nearly as difficult as a wedding dress

Most of us who are married know the agony of finding just the right wedding gown. Arguably, the only dress you’ll worry about more is the dress you wear when your baby gets married. Dawna writes: In exactly 5 months, my daughter will be getting married. It is an...

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