Mary Hunt

13 Practical Tips to Cut Pet Food Costs Without Sacrificing Quality

When money is tight, the grocery bill isn't the only thing that makes us sweat. For pet owners, the cost…

1 year ago

The High Cost of Sitting Down

Wellness. Health care. Both are on everyone's mind these days, and for good reason. Between the soaring cost of health…

1 year ago

Honey, I Shrunk Your Sweater

Dear Cheapskate: Thank you for your many helpful articles. In a past column you wrote about how to unshrink a…

1 year ago

9 Best Money Books for Kids and Teens

If I had a dollar for every person who has ever asked me, "Why didn't anyone ever tell me how…

1 year ago

Is Your Grocery Bill Gobbling Up Your Budget?

Is your monthly grocery spending eating up a big portion of your income? You're not alone. Figures from the U.S.…

1 year ago

How to Win the Balance Transfer Game

There's nothing enjoyable about credit card debt. An outstanding balance of $5,000 at 29.99% interest means you're paying about $1,500…

1 year ago

Last-Minute Holiday Gifts

Whether "last minute" for you means any time after Thanksgiving or 11:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve, it's nice to have…

1 year ago

Will I Be Taxed on My Son’s Generosity?

Dear Cheapskate: I am retired and my son wants to give me money to buy a house as a gift.…

1 year ago

Epsom Salt: The Frugal Fix-All You Didn’t Know You Needed

Let's talk about one of the most underrated items in your bathroom cabinet — Epsom salt. It's cheap, it's unassuming…

1 year ago

A Clever Use for Useless Candle Stubs

One of the unfortunate side effects of embracing a frugal lifestyle is that gnawing tendency to never throw anything away.…

1 year ago

What’s Your Grocery Shopping Personality?

Once upon a time, a big "SPECIAL" sign was enough to make us think we were getting a deal at…

1 year ago

The Lowdown on Chair Yoga: Free Resources, Real Benefits, No Gimmicks

Chair yoga — it's the latest exercise trend making waves on social media, popping up in feeds with promises of…

1 year ago

How an Instant Pot Can Practically Pay for Itself

When the Instant Pot hit the scene back in 2010, it wasn't just another kitchen gadget — it was like…

1 year ago

The Joys of Raising Financially Confident Teens

Dear Cheapskate: As a teen, my daughter wanted name-brand jeans, clothing, shoes — whatever she thought all the "cool" kids…

1 year ago

Fresh Produce 101

Psssst! Could you use an extra $300? You might want to take a look in your garbage. Recent studies indicate…

1 year ago