Mary Hunt

Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, "Ask Mary." Tips can be submitted at tips.everydaycheapskate.com/ . This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book "Debt-Proof Living."

Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntMay 13, 2026
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The Frugal Frittata
It’s been a hectic day. The family’s hungry, the fridge offers little more than eggs and leftovers and you’re fresh…
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Mary HuntMay 12, 2026
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A Big Belching House Guest
Our house is not haunted, but just try to tell that to our guests. “Our water heater makes funny noises,”…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntMay 11, 2026
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Little-Known Airline Rules That Can Trip You Up
Imagine this: You’re off on a dreamy New York-London-Paris adventure. Somewhere over the Atlantic, someone swipes your carry-on. The airline…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntMay 7, 2026
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How to Soften New Denim, Make Homemade Eyeglass Cleaner and More
Dear Mary: I used to buy a packet of “blue jeans softener” in a store that has since gone out…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntMay 6, 2026
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Frugality on the Fun Meter of Life
I was not born with a natural bent toward frugality. Everything in me cries out to spend, acquire, spend, achieve,…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntMay 5, 2026
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Financial Planners and Other Mysteries of Life
I am noticing a growing trend in my mailbox — readers in search of financial planners or advisers. Or assistants.…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntMay 4, 2026
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The Cheapest Mother’s Day Gift Might Be the One You Don’t Buy
Mother’s Day has become one of those occasions that comes with a lot of expectation — and a lot of…
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Mary HuntApril 30, 2026
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A Shelter in the Time of Storm
The most important thing you can do to make your personal economy strong is to have an umbrella — a…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 29, 2026
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The Ultimate Risk-Free, High-Yield, Guaranteed Investment
From time to time, this kind of question pops up in my inbox: How can I get started investing in…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 28, 2026
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Easy Ways to Cut the High Cost of Pet Care
If the cost to keep your pets fed, healthy, cared for, and looking good has gotten so high, you’re the…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 27, 2026
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Spring Yard Fixes That Don’t Require a Store Run
Every spring the same thing happens. The sun comes out, the grass wakes up, and suddenly the yard starts whispering…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 22, 2026
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7 Ways to Keep Brown Sugar Soft
How maddening to reach for the brown sugar, expecting it to be soft and fluffy, only to find a rock-hard…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 21, 2026
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A Valuable Money Lesson for the Kids
Don’t assume your kids are going to learn in school how to manage money well. There is a growing recognition…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 20, 2026
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What I Learned After Timing My Own Housework
One afternoon not long ago, I decided to conduct a little experiment. Nothing scientific. No clipboard required. Just a kitchen…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntApril 16, 2026
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Physical and Emotional Clutter
Not long ago, a Realtor dropped off the flier announcing plans for the annual neighborhood garage sale. “Join us to…
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