Mary Hunt

Readers Share Clever Tips and Tricks for Living Well While Spending Less

Every year around this time, just as summer is getting into full swing, I experience the same shock. You'd think…

2 years ago

Forget About It: What Insurance You Do – and Don’t – Need

Insurance. It's complicated and confusing, which is why many people end up with insurance they don't need, while neglecting to…

2 years ago

Smart Tips for Savvy Back-to-School Shoppers

Money's tight, and time's ticking. So here's my top-notch advice to keep back-to-school clothes shopping from draining your wallet. First…

2 years ago

Here’s How to Cut Costs When Moving

Moving to a new home can be an exciting adventure, but it often comes with a hefty price tag. As…

2 years ago

How I Inadvertently Fixed the Plumbing in One Historic San Francisco Hotel

In the three decades since Debt-Proof Living (formerly known as Cheapskate Monthly Newsletter) began, I've racked up more than 1.4…

2 years ago

Get Rid of Annoying Crawling Insects Fast and Easy Without Poisons

Got creepy-crawly insects like ants, centipedes, cockroaches, silverfish, even — gasp! — bedbugs trying to take over your home or…

2 years ago

Where to Find Replacement Parts for Just About Anything

It appeared that my only option was to throw my custom Levolor blinds into the trash when the mounting brackets…

2 years ago

Is Cast-Iron Cookware Compatible With Induction Cooktops?

Imagine this: You've just moved into a new home, and the kitchen is equipped with a shiny, sleek induction cooktop.…

2 years ago

Start Saving, Just Do It!

A recent column brought a flood of messages to my inbox, most of them with the same message that goes…

2 years ago

Confused by Food Product Dating? Yes, We Are!

Pop quiz: You take a chicken out of the fridge to fix for dinner and notice that yesterday was the…

2 years ago

Rewarding Thrift Store Shopping in Today’s Economy

If you enjoy the thrill of finding bargains and super steals, it's a safe bet that you love thrift stores.…

2 years ago

The High Costs of Clutter

Let's chat about something we all face from time to time: clutter. Who hasn't had a moment when the junk…

2 years ago

Let’s Take a Few More Questions From the Audience

I don't mention it as often as I should, but the truth is that I'd be lost without you, my…

2 years ago

Let the Decluttering Begin

I know it's time. It's been time for at least two years, possibly longer. I need to clean my kitchen.…

2 years ago

8 Simple Steps to Practical Frugality

Given the challenges of these inflationary times in which we live, I can't think of a better time than today…

2 years ago