Mary Hunt

How to Deep Clean a Stinky Kitchen Sponge

When asked, "What is the dirtiest spot in the typical household?" most people say the toilet seat. For sure, that…

2 years ago

How Much Debt Is OK?

These days, as my virtual mailbag fills with messages and pleas for help, I'm noticing a decided increase in those…

2 years ago

Shaving Cream to Clean Upholstery and Other Helpful Reader Tips

I hope you enjoy the following tips from your fellow readers as much as I have. There's just something satisfying…

2 years ago

12 Improvements That Will Increase Your Home’s Selling Price

Selling soon? You're about to learn that when it comes to selling a house, you can judge a book by its cover.…

2 years ago

8 Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs

People who can take an idea and turn it into a living are not particularly unique. But they do seem…

2 years ago

Help! Our Mortgage Lender Is Not Reporting Activity to Credit Bureaus!

Dear Mary: We just built a new home and got our loan through a local bank that does not report…

2 years ago

Readers Share Their Best Tips for Saving Time and Money

I love opening my email inbox where messages with favorite tips land. Some days, it's bulging; other days, not so…

2 years ago

The Ultimate Junk Drawer

Is your stuff really worth what it's costing you to store it? There's nothing like a couple of episodes of…

2 years ago

How to Make Pumpkin Puree From Scratch (Better and Cheaper Than Canned)

Hello, fall baking! I can't think of a better way to do that than with fresh, homemade pumpkin puree —…

2 years ago

Super Fun Ways to Save Time and Money

Today, I'm reaching into my virtual mailbag, pulling out a handful of great reader tips, Whether any of these tips…

2 years ago

How to Get Rid of the Lawn Invader Known as Creeping Charlie

Dear Cheapskate: I have lived in my house for over 30 years and experienced many maintenance issues that could be…

2 years ago

How to Say ‘I Do’ on a Dime

I get a lot of mail on the subject of weddings — stories of joy and tales of woe, great…

2 years ago

Lestoil to the Rescue for Soot, Smoke Stains

Problems with cleaning smoke produced by burning candles and soot from fireplaces are the subject of messages I get frequently.…

2 years ago

Easy Ways To Boost Your Income

Of all the people I know and love, I can't think of anyone who wouldn't welcome a small income boost…

2 years ago

Honey, Let’s Talk

Emotional intimacy is the key to a healthy marriage and necessary for developing financial harmony. The secret to creating emotional…

2 years ago