By Mary Hunt It’s a benchmark, a goal, a mindset – a kind of game I play with myself. Whatever the price tag – real or perceived – I challenge myself to find a way to get it down to “half the price.” Here’s an example. Harold and I make a business trip to California […]
By Mary Hunt Erma Bombeck, the late humorist, summed up family relationships when she spoke of “the ties that bind… and gag!” That just makes me laugh because it is such a colorful word picture. Maybe you’ve thought this from time to time: “Family – can’t live with ’em, and can’t live without ’em!” The […]
By Mary Hunt Readers know that we pull out all the stops around here to celebrate Christmas early. Or at least start thinking about the holidays, which are just a couple months down the road. If you are or have ever been plagued by credit card debt, I can nearly guarantee that revolving expenses related […]
By Mary Hunt Of all the people I know and love, I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t welcome a small income boost this month – or any month, for that matter. Whether you’re between jobs, figuring out how to cover a bill or hoping to stash more cash into savings, get your creative juices […]
By Mary Hunt Car insurance is a funny thing. You pay a small fortune to get it and keep it. Then, if you have the blatant audacity to actually file a claim, the company either increases your premiums or cancels you altogether. OK, that may be a bit extreme, but you get my point. While […]
By Mary Hunt I love opening my email inbox where messages with favorite tips land. Some days, it’s bulging; other days, not so much. But every day, your messages of support, love and occasionally a great tip charge my batteries and confirm how much we need one another. Enjoy the following tips from your fellow […]
By Mechele Agbayani Mills High inflation rates, price increases, and limited supplies could induce some additional stress this holiday shopping season. This creates an environment which makes us prime targets for dishonest dealers who know shoppers are on the hunt for the right gift and a good bargain. BBB reminds consumers to take the time to make […]
By Mary Hunt Selling soon? You’re about to learn that when it comes to selling a house, you “can” judge a book by its cover. Some call it curb appeal. I call it the little things that get potential buyers through the front door, and that’s what matters most. If you have a limited budget […]
