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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The Great Paint Rescue and Other Clever Reader-Submitted Tips Jun 18, 2026

PAINT FOR PICK-UP Most counties have Hazardous Household Material programs and collection sites wher... Read More

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Saved by My Credit Card Jun 17, 2026

Have I got a story for you, and when I say "you," I refer primarily to my readers who are having a d... Read More

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An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth Money in the Bank Jun 16, 2026

Today's topic is not pretty, but unless you have $8,000 earmarked for dental care, it could prevent ... Read More

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Why Concentrated Anything Makes Me Suspicious Jun 15, 2026

It seems to me that nearly every household product has at some time decided it needed to become "con... Read More