Mary Hunt

Six Common Money Blunders

I could be wrong, but I'm going to guess you've made a money blunder or two in your life. For…

3 years ago

This Simple, 5-Minute iPhone Self-Checkup Just Saved Me a Lot of Money

Calling all iPhone users. After so many upgrades over years of using an iPhone, I thought I knew it all.…

3 years ago

Great Tips From My Great Readers!

With the cost of feeding a family so high, it's no wonder that so many tips readers submit are geared…

3 years ago

So You Think Money Is for Spending? We Need To Talk

It took me a dreadfully long time to understand this important truth: Money is not for spending. It is for…

3 years ago

Lessons From a 2-Year-Old

I gave my son and daughter-in-law lots of gifts when their son, Elijah, was born. But none has come back…

3 years ago

When Holiday Debt Lingers Long After the Gifts Are Forgotten

Got debt? I could be wrong, but if you're revolving a big credit card balance, I'm guessing at least some…

3 years ago

Oodles of Hotel Toiletries, Lawn Mower Agreement and an IRS Goof-up, Too!

Lots of mail this week, but who's complaining? Not me, that's for sure. I love hearing from my readers, and…

3 years ago

A Frugal Solution for the Heartbreak of Melted Ice Cream

Some people are born frugal. They come into the world with a bent to use it up, wear it out…

3 years ago

Little Known Ways to Get Free Seeds, Tools, Gardening Supplies

There's nothing like spring and the promise of warmer summer days right around the corner to awaken one's inner gardener.…

3 years ago

Shocked at the Pump!

Yesterday I filled up at the gas station and I was shocked. Shocked! Cost to fill up? $87.12! I really…

3 years ago

Extended Warranty — Good Deal or Rip-Off?

Recently, I stopped into a popular toy store to get a little something for my grandkid, Sam. Yes, I am…

3 years ago

How to Move from Overspending to Spending Less

Even the mention of words like "frugality" and "thrift" send some people over the edge because for them, those words…

3 years ago

How to Set Up an Automatic Payment Plan

Creditors, especially banks and credit card issuers, are unbelievably sensitive to whether you pay your bills on time. So is…

3 years ago

How to Keep Your Iced Coffee Strong to the Last Sip

The arrival of warmer weather marks the reappearance of various things, with my personal favorite being iced coffee season. It's…

3 years ago

Worst and Best Ways to Grill Chicken

Grilled chicken should be delicious, moist, tender and full of flavor. But all too often it turns out charred on…

3 years ago