Mary Hunt

No End in Sight for Great Reader Tips

Once a week I worry that after all these years my faithful readers will simply run out of ideas. New…

2 years ago

Good for You … And Your Budget Too

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals a shocking reality: Poor diet is still a…

2 years ago

Groceries Got You Groaning? Here’s How to Save Without Starving

If your grocery bill feels more like a mortgage payment these days, you're not imagining it. Even though inflation's been…

2 years ago

We’ve Become a Nation of Softies

Compared to my grandmother, I'm a lazy bum. While my generation hires out domestic tasks without a second thought, she…

2 years ago

And the Winner Is

It's official. My readers are the best (and not bad-looking either). Not only are you loyal, but you've also made…

2 years ago

A Wedding From HEL

Did you happen to catch the episode of "Dr. Phil" on weddings? One couple was having a major disagreement over…

2 years ago

Annualizing Your Spending: The Key to Financial Freedom

Most of us prefer to think of spending money in ways that don't make us cringe. I suppose that's only…

2 years ago

Kitchen Hacks You’ll Actually Use

Fast food runs, deli detours and a grocery cart loaded with preprepared food can drain a food budget faster than…

2 years ago

Youthful Drivers, Level Pay Plans and Windfalls

Get ready for another round of your burning questions and my hopefully not-too-scorched answers as we tackle the financial dilemmas…

2 years ago

How to Beat the Job-Loss Blues: A Guide to Surviving the Unexpected

Job redundancy, downsizing, cutbacks, layoffs — whatever you call it, when that dreaded pink slip lands on your desk, it's…

2 years ago

Lions, Tigers and Predatory Lenders: Oh My!

Homeowners, gather 'round and clutch your wallets. These days, home loan scam artists are lurking in the shadows like that…

2 years ago

Extra Money Dilemma; Should We Buy Cancer Insurance?

As you know, because I tell you all the time, I get a ton of mail! Today, I reached into…

2 years ago

How to Unshrink a Sweater, Paying Taxes and More

I love it when I open my email to find a question that makes me go "Oh, boy. Do I…

2 years ago

Frugal Advice for Perplexing Situations

Dear Cheapskate: I often keep onions, garlic and potatoes in my cupboard for weeks before finding the time to cook…

2 years ago

Grocery Shopping Mistakes That Are Eating a Hole in Your Budget

Inflation is hitting Americans hard these days. Rent, gas and utilities are all more expensive, and rising grocery bills aren't…

2 years ago