Everyday Cheapskate

Everyday Cheapskate

Everyday Cheapskate

From household tips to money saving strategies, Mary Hunt shares her secrets with her readers in an attempt to make guilt-free living a little bit easier and a little bit more fun! Each column answers readers' questions and includes a recipe of sorts -- whether it be for a homemade cleaning solution or a dessert to reward yourself with once your work is done. 

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How to Soften New Denim, Make Homemade Eyeglass Cleaner and More May 07, 2026

Dear Mary: I used to buy a packet of "blue jeans softener" in a store that has since gone out of bus... Read More

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Frugality on the Fun Meter of Life May 06, 2026

I was not born with a natural bent toward frugality. Everything in me cries out to spend, acquire, s... Read More

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Financial Planners and Other Mysteries of Life May 05, 2026

I am noticing a growing trend in my mailbox — readers in search of financial planners or advis... Read More

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The Cheapest Mother's Day Gift Might Be the One You Don't Buy May 04, 2026

Mother's Day has become one of those occasions that comes with a lot of expectation — and a lo... Read More