Mary Hunt

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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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 —…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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.…

3 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…

3 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…

3 years ago

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…

3 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…

3 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