Mary Hunt

In a Pinch, You Can Use This for That

Have you ever discovered you're all out of a certain ingredient when you're in the middle of preparing a recipe?…

3 years ago

Drowning in Debt, Bouquet Garni How-To, Quilt Rescue

It's mailbag day, when I reach into my virtual mailbag and pull out a few questions from my dear readers,…

3 years ago

How to Have More Money

You need more money, and you need it now. What are your choices? You have two: You can increase your…

3 years ago

Should You Be Worried About Your Money in the Bank?

On the off chance you haven't been paying attention to world news, several banks in the U.S. collapsed (gone broke,…

3 years ago

Which Is Better: Fresh or Frozen?

Frozen fruits and vegetables take a lot of heat because most people assume that, if it's frozen, it must be…

3 years ago

When the Ship is Sinking, Get Everybody In the Lifeboat

Dear Mary: My wife and I made a terrible mistake and bought a house that I don't think we can…

3 years ago

What They Don’t Tell You About HEL

Homebuyers shopping for a house in the current market can only daydream about the rock-bottom mortgage rates that were available…

3 years ago

What to Do When You’re Too Tired to Cook

If money is leaking out of your household and you aren't quite sure where it's going, I have an idea:…

3 years ago

When Less Is Best

The dishwasher was crammed full of dirty dishes, company would be arriving shortly and (wouldn't you know it) I had…

3 years ago

Know the Rules If You’re Going to Play the Game

It's time to get it out in the open: Credit card companies are in it for the money. They are…

3 years ago

5 Reasons to Give Kids an Allowance

At the foundation of your children's financial intelligence should be this undeniable truth: It is not the amount of money…

3 years ago

Useful Tips That Make Gardening More Enjoyable

I'm anything but a master of the soil, but I sure love to putter in my vegetable and flower gardens.…

3 years ago

My Life as a Frog

I have been told if you attempt to pop a frog into a pot of boiling water, he'll jump out…

3 years ago

5 Extreme Lawn, Patio and Garden Cost-cutters

For some of us, there are few spring joys that are as soul-satisfying as a healthy, lush green lawn. Or…

3 years ago

Beware Debt-settlement Schemes and Scam Artists

The ads are compelling. "If you have at least $10,000 of credit card debt, you are eligible to have half…

3 years ago