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."

You Can Have the Things You Love

Frugality. It's a word that for many people screams deprivation; poverty. I get letters from readers who say they've had…

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Another Brilliant Way to Use WD-40 Around the House

I had to laugh when I opened my mail to read how one reader was able to get his glass…

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How to Cook Your Way Out of These Common Kitchen Mistakes

It happened again; I suffered a kitchen disaster. Boy, do I hate when that happens! This time, I ruined an…

2 days ago

Frugal Fashion: Why I Shop in the Kids’ Department (No Shame)

Let me save you a little time: Yes, I shop in the kids' clothing section — and no, I'm not…

3 days ago

The Best Sweet Corn Tricks Ever Plus More Great Reader Tips

Last week's mail certainly proved my theory that we have the best expert community going on here at Everyday Cheapskate.…

1 week ago

3 Rs to Put Personal Finances Back on Track

It's true that financial trouble is a major contributor to the breakup of the American family. It is also true…

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Stop Making These Dishwasher Mistakes

MISTAKE: YOU NEED TO PRE-RINSE Scrape off all the chunks of food from the dishes, but don't pre-rinse. It's not…

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Cheap Ways to Feed Teenagers Who Eat Like NFL Linemen

If you're raising a teenager right now — especially one who can clear a dinner table before you've had a…

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10 Minutes to Financial Freedom

Recently, I got a message from Natalie, who explained that as part of a financial preparedness event, she will have…

2 weeks ago

What to Do When You Have Too Many of These Things

Before we get going here, and in the interest of full disclosure, I have an inner hoarder who puts up…

2 weeks ago

Cleverly Delicious Ways to Use Up Leftovers

If your refrigerator is at all like mine, it harbors an odd assortment of leftovers and "almost gones." After all,…

2 weeks ago

The Great Ice Cube Tray Hack Roundup (Hint: Not Just for Ice)

There was a time when every fridge had a matching set of ice cube trays, stacked neatly like they had…

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Knowing Your Cleaning Products Is Good for Your Health and Wealth

Two women. Different locations. Same accident. Both were using an ordinary commercial toilet bowl cleaner containing ammonia and were not…

3 weeks ago

With Meal Planning, Think Cost Per Serving, Not Price Per Pound

Pop quiz: Which is the better buy? Pork tenderloin for $2.97 per pound or boneless pork chops at $3.47 per…

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Widen the Gap with Homemade Bread

If you've read my book, "7 Money Rules for Life," you know that rule No. 1 is so simple it…

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