Mary Hunt

7 Helpful Things You Can Do Now to Get Ready for Christmas

Readers know that we pull out all the stops around here to celebrate Christmas early. Or at least start thinking…

2 years ago

Services Temporarily Disrupted

I've never been one to keep a daily journal. I wish I would have done that, though. I would love…

2 years ago

 3 Ways to Earn Extra Cash for Christmas

It's still October, but it's not too early to start planning for Christmas. If you're ready to make this year…

3 years ago

From Chuck Roast to ‘Prime Rib’ in 3 Hours Flat

Shortly after I wrote a column on the specific steps to prepare chuck roast (a relatively cheap cut of beef)…

3 years ago

Surprising Chlorine Bleach Uses Beyond Laundry

That bottle of liquid chlorine bleach sitting in your laundry room has all sorts of uses that have nothing to…

3 years ago

Problems, Mistakes and Mysteries — and How to Solve Them

Laundry challenges, it seems, come in every size, shape, and intensity. Rather than thinking there is no solution for that…

3 years ago

In Investing, No Risk Means No Reward

Dear Cheapskate: This may be the ultimate in stupid questions but it's been plaguing me for a while. Is there…

3 years ago

Clever Readers Share Their Best Time- and Money-Saving Tips

My email inbox, much like yours, I'm sure, is often brimming with spam, ads and all kinds of other delete-worthy…

3 years ago

Simple Tips to Persuade Your Car to Keep Going for 200,000 Miles or Longer

With new and used cars still painfully expensive, it seems that Americans are holding on to their vehicles longer. The…

3 years ago

Mary’s Favorite Kitchen Money Savers

I'm crazy about gadgets, everything from quirky can openers to smartphones. Hand me a Swiss Army knife and I'm in…

3 years ago

How to Make Groceries Last Even Longer

A recent column on the proper storage for fresh fruits and vegetables generated a lot of great reader feedback —…

3 years ago

How to Make Brown-Bagging Better Than Buying Lunch

I know people who try to convince themselves they can buy lunch every day for less than they'd spend if…

3 years ago

Handling an Inheritance Well and Dealing with the IRS Both Require a Game Plan

While not always easy to think about, an inheritance is a part of the financial picture for many baby boomers.…

3 years ago

What Kids Need to Know About Giving

If you are committed to teaching your kids how the world operates, and you should be, teach them about money.…

3 years ago

Get Your Kids on the Road to Financial Independence

Have teens? Are they always hitting you up for money? The next time they come sweetly beseeching you for cash,…

3 years ago