Have you ever accidentally shrunk your favorite wool sweater? Or inherited property with unpaid taxes? These everyday dilemmas can be frustrating, but help is available. Mary, a trusted expert on frugal living, offers practical solutions to common problems. She shares a simple method to unshrink wool sweaters using baby shampoo, explaining how to gently reshape the garment to its original size. She also advises on handling inherited property with outstanding taxes, emphasizing the importance of clearing the lien to avoid potential complications. Finally, she clarifies inheritance rules for pensions, 401(k)s, and IRAs, highlighting the importance of beneficiary designation and the rules that apply to receiving these benefits after a spouse’s passing.