Mary Hunt

6 Houseplants That Are Really Hard to Kill

I love houseplants, and boy, do I have some beauties! The truth is I don't have a green thumb; I…

2 years ago

Great Readers and Their Great Tips

Have I told you lately how much I love my readers? Especially those who send me messages, questions, and tips.…

2 years ago

An Easy Solution for a Big Oops!

Dear Cheapskate: Help! I dripped latex paint on my new carpeting and discovered it too late. It dried hard and…

3 years ago

Readers Share How They Save Time and Money Every Day

My readers have no doubt that I am a big fan of finding every possible way to save time and…

3 years ago

The Least Kids Need to Know About Credit

Money is an excellent tool to teach kids how the world operates. You can use financial principles to teach them…

3 years ago

Simplifying Saves Time and Money

When our lives get chaotic, we pay dearly in terms of stress and money. There are hundreds of things you…

3 years ago

The Great Mystery of Household Accumulation

Have you ever noticed that no matter the size of your apartment, condominium, house, garage, drawers, closets, hard drive, handbag…

3 years ago

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget

I can't tell you how many times I've heard from readers who are stuck in a mindset that says in…

3 years ago

Cash Wedding Gifts — Rude or Totally Acceptable?

Dear Cheapskate: I just love your column, it has certainly helped me. My question has to do with wedding gifts.…

3 years ago

How to Avoid Credit Counseling Fraud

No sooner had I read the latest statistics on consumer debt in the U.S. (also known as household debt, credit…

3 years ago

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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 years ago