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."

How to Use Your New Instant Pot — It’s Safe and Simple

About 25 years ago, there was a pressure cooker renaissance in America. Our grandmothers knew the day would come that…

3 days ago

Easy Hacks to Save Money on Beauty and Grooming

Whether you want to look good or just feel better, makeup and skin care traditionally come at a significant cost…

4 days ago

How to Negotiate Anything and Win

What I know about the art and science of negotiating I learned as a matter of survival. Driven to save…

5 days ago

Are Your Trash Bags Lying to You?

Trash bags don't look like liars. They're quiet. Unassuming. They don't beep, flash, or demand updates. They just sit there…

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The Basics of Home Canning and How to Get Started — Quick and Easy!

So, you planted a garden, lucked out when your property included fruit trees, stumbled upon a produce sale you just…

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Best All-Purpose Cleaners for Every Place in Your Home

All-purpose cleaners are designed to clean everything from dust bunnies to toilet rings and grease spills. Having evaluated many commercial…

2 weeks ago

Fridges Are Forever and Other Household Myths

In a society of continuous change, those things that remain constant give us the courage to boldly face the uncertainty…

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Three Household Products I Don’t Buy Anymore — and Why

There was a time when I assumed I needed to buy name brand, readymade cleaning solutions and laundry products. If…

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Don’t Throw That Out!

Have you ever walked into the kitchen to get that first cup of coffee only to discover someone left the…

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The Real Cost of Dipping Into a Retirement Account

More people are taking loans from their retirement accounts (401(k), 403(b), etc.) than ever, simply because they can. Here's the…

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Random, Useful, Fun Travel Tips

Whether you'll be traveling in the next few weeks or have plans for a trip in the summer, it's always…

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Small Household Habits That Quietly Drain Your Wallet

If money had a sound, the most annoying noise in your house wouldn't be the teenager's subwoofer or the dryer…

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You’ll Want to Make a Batch of This Effective DIY Upholstery Cleaner

This DIY recipe for upholstery cleaner is easy to make, super effective and (you know what's coming) cheap! YOU'LL NEED:…

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8 Strategies to Graduate College Debt-Free

There was a time when I didn't have much opinion on paying for college with student loans. That was before…

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How to Clean Your Keurig Machine and How Often You Should

While drinking coffee has health benefits, using your Keurig machine daily without routine cleaning and maintenance can lead to awful…

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