Mary Hunt

Don’t Pump the Mascara

Dear Cheapskate: I'm tired of paying $9 for mascara that gets all dried out and clumpy after just a few…

2 years ago

Simple Rules to Live By

I have a quirk, a kind of brain glitch that annoys me to no end. I cannot easily distinguish left…

2 years ago

Little Ways to Save Big!

The secret to starting a serious savings program is to look for small, painless ways to save, and then repeat…

2 years ago

Overcoming the Job Loss Blues

Losing a job can be as traumatic as losing someone you love. In fact, studies show the loss of a…

2 years ago

The 5 Questions My Readers Ask Most Often

If you were to dive into my inbox, you might assume you'd find lots of questions on laundry, copycat recipes…

2 years ago

14 Food Items You’ll Regret Feeding Your Dog

Loving and caring for a furry four-legged friend means more than a life of snuggles and chew toys. Dog ownership…

2 years ago

7 Things You Should Never Buy Used

The secondary market in this country offers tremendous opportunities to save money on the things we want and need. Who…

2 years ago

How and When to Let Go of Household Clutter

Now and then I hear from readers who are facing a dilemma that strikes a chord with me personally. I've…

2 years ago

Chicken Soup for the Sick?

Have you ever wondered if chicken soup really does have medicinal effects against colds and the flu? Me, too. Recently,…

2 years ago

The Dark Side of Gift Cards

These days, you can buy gift cards (the modern replacement for the gift certificate) from just about every store imaginable.…

2 years ago

Smart Ways to Save Money on Pet Care

Recently, I read about a family who spent $1,000 to cat-proof their backyard so their two cats, who they consider…

2 years ago

A Number as Useful as Your Credit Score

Looking to become a homeowner this year? Or maybe you want to sell your current home to move to a…

2 years ago

8 Ways to Jump-start the New Year

Feeling a little sluggish? Well, perk up, my frugal friend! Here are eight ways to get a jump on 2024.…

2 years ago

Secrets of Financial Survivors

Almost everyone I know has faced — or is coping with — some financial challenge or adversity. If it's not…

2 years ago

1 a Day, and Then There Were 4,000

Today marks a milestone I didn't think I would pass: 4,000 columns. It's not that I thought I would fail.…

2 years ago