Jeff Somers

Without warning you get a huge water, electric, or gas bill—or all three. You need to figure out why—and fast.

Most men don’t think beyond boxers or briefs when it comes to their underwear—but you should.

Many recipes will offer the “per serving” estimate, but here's how to figure out how much the total recipe will cost you based on every ingredient you're using.

A wedge-shaped pillow can help with a wide range of ailments, from snoring and heartburn to back issues.

Granite countertops are durable, but many need to be resealed regularly. Here’s how to tell when it’s time to reseal yours.

When customers return merchandise to retailers, it often winds up sold at so-called “bin stores” where the prices decline over time—and you can get some serious bargains.

You spent a few days painting, and you hate the way it looks. What now?

If you're looking to spruce up your home on the cheap, your dollar store has more options than you realize.

Unless you desperately need to get from under your house quickly, selling it the traditional way will almost always be the better option.

Sometimes songs become holiday classics for absolutely no reason whatsoever.

It sounds easy, but can you actually make decent money clicking through online surveys?

When an appliance starts throwing error codes, you might think you’re in for an expensive professional repair—but there's another option.

From adding instant noodles to ordering specific meals, here’s how to have a good to even possibly great (!) meal on a plane.

As commerce moves online and the remote work dream recedes, the package thieves celebrate.

ATMs are usually pretty safe—but when things go wrong, it can be a big headache.

Veterinarian care can add up quickly—here's where to find free or low-cost services if you need help getting your pet the care they need.

Not all paper checks have gone the way of the dinosaurs.

Your car or home was damaged, so the insurance company cut you a check. Do you have to use the money as intended? Not always.

Replaced your roof? New furnace? Telling your insurance company about it might lower your premiums—or raise them.

When decorating your home for the holidays, not all "real" trees are created equal.