Mary Hunt

I hope you enjoy the following tips from your fellow readers as much as I have. There’s just something satisfying about discovering even the smallest ways to do better while saving time and money.

Everyday Cheapskate addresses frequently asked questions about frozen foods.

Homeowners, gather ‘round and clutch your wallets. These days, home loan scam artists are lurking in the shadows like that weird neighbor who’s always “just checking in.” They’re hungry, they’re

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Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a lifestyle blog, and the author of the book "Debt-Proof Living." Tribune File Photo

Fast food runs, deli detours and a grocery cart loaded with preprepared food can drain a food budget faster than a houseful of hungry teenagers. The secret to slashing your family’s food bill is to cook at home. And the way to become confident in the kitchen is to learn a few strategic “trucs” of the trade.

Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a lifestyle blog, and the author of the book "Debt-Proof Living." Tribune File Photo

I love it when I open my email to find a question that makes me go “Oh, boy. Do I know about that feeling! That's exactly what happened to me. Been there, done that!”

Most of us prefer to think of spending money in ways that don’t make us cringe. I suppose that’s only natural. If we could truly see how every little purchase adds up in the grand scheme of things, maybe those “just a little treat” splurges wouldn’t feel quite so harmless.

If your grocery bill feels more like a mortgage payment these days, you're not imagining it. Even though inflation's been slowing, grocery prices have climbed about 21% over the past few years.