Mary Hunt

Why You Should Never Be Late Paying Your Rent

Some days, my email inbox fills me with joy. And then there are the days that a message nearly breaks…

2 months ago

You Need an Insurance Checkup

From regular oil changes to changing furnace filters and annual trips to the dentist, smart consumers know that preventive maintenance…

2 months ago

Mortgage Lender Calling Every Hour All Day Long!

Dear Mary: We are one month behind on our mortgage payments and plan to catch up this month. We have…

2 months ago

How Often Should You Wash Everything? A Launderer’s Guide

We all know the laundry pile never goes away. But instead of guessing your way through life, here's a no-nonsense…

2 months ago

11 Ways to Use Aluminum Foil Around the House to Make Life Easier

Using aluminum foil to line cookie sheets or to keep a steak hot while you finish getting everything ready to…

2 months ago

Favorite Household Cleaners You Can Make Yourself for Just Pennies

It pretty much kills me to spend money for things I know I can make myself for less than their…

2 months ago

The Ultimate Restaurant Menu Cheat Sheet

A restaurant menu is no big deal, right? It's just a list of the food items that a restaurant offers…

2 months ago

Warm Hands, Warm Heart and a $2 DIY Rice Pack

There's a certain chill that no amount of layers can fix, the kind that creeps up your sleeves, numbs your…

2 months ago

A Reliable Method to Compare Prices of Toilet Paper

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

2 months ago

A Simple Tip to Get Better Gas Mileage

Some time ago, I wrote about simple things you can do to get better gas mileage, which means less time…

2 months ago

How To Sell Your House for the Highest Price Possible

So you're getting ready to sell your house. Just thinking about it can be an overwhelming experience. Should you hire…

2 months ago

How to Slash Subscription Costs

If your bank account seems to be on a diet and you can't figure out why, check your subscriptions. Between…

2 months ago

Don’t Rely on Vinegar to Disinfect

Dear Mary: What is a safe disinfectant for colored clothes, such as underwear and bath towels? I can't use chlorine…

3 months ago

How Getting Through Hard Times Makes Us Stronger

Discouragement plagues all of us from time to time. If you're discouraged about your situation — be it financial, family,…

3 months ago

Ask Cheapskate

You should see my email inbox. Yikes! It's overflowing with questions, tips, stories, feedback, rebuttals and all kinds of love…

3 months ago