Mary Hunt

Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, "Ask Mary." Tips can be submitted at tips.everydaycheapskate.com/ . This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book "Debt-Proof Living."

Mary HuntOctober 26, 2023
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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…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntOctober 25, 2023
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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…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntOctober 24, 2023
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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…
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Mary HuntOctober 23, 2023
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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 —…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntOctober 19, 2023
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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…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntOctober 17, 2023
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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…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntOctober 16, 2023
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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…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntOctober 12, 2023
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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.…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntOctober 11, 2023
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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…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntOctober 10, 2023
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Honey, Let’s Talk
Emotional intimacy is the key to a healthy marriage and necessary for developing financial harmony. The secret to creating emotional…
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Mary HuntOctober 9, 2023
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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…
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Mary HuntOctober 5, 2023
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Services Temporarily Disrupted
I’ve never been one to keep a daily journal. I wish I would have done that, though. I would love…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntOctober 4, 2023
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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…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntOctober 3, 2023
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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)…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Mary HuntOctober 2, 2023
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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…
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