Mary Hunt

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

‘Plan’ is Not a Four-Letter Word

A friend — I'll call her Sally — in her early 30s moved from Arizona to Florida in search of…

1 year ago

Boomerang Kids: Leaving the Nest on a Round-Trip Ticket

Ah, the blissful day when your young adult finally moves out. You revel in the newfound quiet, reclaim a closet…

1 year ago

Sandwiched Between Aging Parents and Adult Children

A lovely new assisted living complex is under construction close to where I live. As beautiful as this place is,…

1 year ago

A Nappy Solution for a Common Problem

I love to discover a second use for something most of us have around the house or can easily find.…

1 year ago

Three Daughters and a Ring

Got a question? Lots of readers do, and chances are pretty good their questions just might be your questions too.…

1 year ago

3 Fun Ways to Avoid the Heartbreak of Post-Holiday Stress Disorder

Who among us hasn't at some time during the hectic days of December said those old familiar words, "Next year…

1 year ago

A Little Change Can Really Make a Difference

Years ago, I read a news story about Starbucks Corp. that left me stunned. In a nutshell, it seems that…

1 year ago

When All Else Fails, Cover It With Chocolate

As the story goes, the local inventor invited the town's pastry makers to observe his latest invention: an automated pastry-making…

1 year ago

Home Prep Guide: What You Need to Last 2 Weeks in an Emergency

Let's face it: Life loves to throw curveballs when you least expect it. One day you're breezing through your to-do…

1 year ago

My Newly Discovered, Super Helpful Household Tips

Having lived and breathed time- and money-saving tips for over three decades now, I thought I knew it all. I…

1 year ago

Tasty Ways to Stretch Your Budget with Thrifty Meals

These days, grocery prices can make you feel like you need a financial adviser just to navigate the supermarket aisles.…

1 year ago

Realistically Simple Ways to Make Your Car (Virtually) Unstealable

I know what you're thinking. "Unstealable"? That's a pretty bold claim. But hear me out. You might not be able…

1 year ago

Productive Hobbies That Will Make You Smarter and Happier

Let's be honest. Most of us have dabbled in hobbies that didn't quite lead to anything. We've all spent a…

1 year ago

Ask Me Anything: Toilet Paper Pricing, Rust Spots on Linens, Rusty Lettuce

Over the years I've received thousands of money-saving tips from readers -- many of which I've shared in books, newsletters…

1 year ago