Mary Hunt
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Mary Hunt
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Get the Maximum Burning Hours From Candles, Plus Other Great Reader Tips
Burn candles for only an hour? Use baby oil to make mascara like new? Here are a few more ingenious reader tips to help you...
Why Living Below Your Means Is the Ultimate Lifestyle Upgrade
I wouldn't call it a radical new idea, although a recent issue of a popular women's magazine did say that living below your means is...
7 Fabulous Last-Minute Gift Ideas
Need a last-minute gift for an office party, a beloved friend, neighbor, coworker, or anyone else on your gift list, and for any occasion? Here...
Creative Post-Holidays Tips and Tricks
I have so enjoyed the unique holiday tips and tricks you, my dear readers, have sent my way during the holidays. Over and again I...
When Long-Run Emotional Spending Is Not Soothing
Who hasn't indulged in retail therapy? Case in point: the 48 pairs of shoes in your closet, of which only three pairs are comfortable enough...
No-Cost Ways to Drift Off to Sleep That Don’t Involve Sheep
Ah, sleep - that elusive friend we all need but sometimes can't seem to find. I don't know about you, but I've spent plenty of...
11 Essential Resources for Caregivers
Planning for an uncertain future can feel downright overwhelming - like trying to pack for a trip without knowing the destination. Whether you're making arrangements...
13 Practical Tips to Cut Pet Food Costs Without Sacrificing Quality
When money is tight, the grocery bill isn't the only thing that makes us sweat. For pet owners, the cost of keeping furry family members...
The High Cost of Sitting Down
Wellness. Healthcare. Both are on everyone's mind these days, and for good reason. Between the soaring cost of health insurance premiums, increasing copays, and skyrocketing...
9 Best Money Books for Kids and Teens
If I had a dollar for every person who has ever asked me, "Why didn't anyone ever tell me how to manage money and stay...
10 Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bill In HALF
Is your monthly grocery spending eating up a big portion of your income? You're not alone. Figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show that...
How to Win the Balance Transfer Game
If you're carrying credit card debt, strategically using a balance transfer could help you escape the burden. However, there are risks to be aware of...
Last-Minute Edible Holiday Gifts
Whether "last minute" for you means any time after Thanksgiving or 11:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve, it's nice to have a repertoire of standby gifts...
Will You Be Taxed on a Generous Gift from Your Family? Here’s What Retirees Need to Know
"I am retired, and my son wants to give me money to buy a house as a gift. Will I be taxed on the money?...
Epsom Salt: The Frugal Fix-All You Didn’t Know You Needed
Let's talk about one of the most underrated items in your bathroom cabinet - Epsom salt. It's cheap, it's unassuming, and it has more uses...
What’s Your Grocery Shopping Personality?
Once upon a time, a big "SPECIAL" sign was enough to make us think we were getting a deal at the grocery store. But today's...
The Lowdown on Chair Yoga: Free Resources, Real Benefits, No Gimmicks
Chair yoga - it's the latest exercise trend making waves on social media, popping up in feeds with promises of gentle stretches and easy movement...
How an Instant Pot Can Practically Pay for Itself
When the Instant Pot hit the scene back in 2010, it wasn't just another kitchen gadget - it was like someone had unlocked a secret...
Fresh Produce 101
Psssst! Could you use an extra $300? You might want to take a look in your garbage.
‘Plan’ is Not a Four-Letter Word When it Comes to Finances
This is what financial planning is all about. You have a goal - then you do whatever it takes to make it happen.
Boomerang Kids: Leaving the Nest on a Round-Trip Ticket
Now, they're back for any number of reasons - an economic downturn, a job loss, a college hiatus, or a breakup. Whatever the cause, it's...
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