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 Mary Hunt People who can take an idea and turn it into a living are not particularly unique. But they do seem to have certain personality traits in common. Do you have what it takes to turn your talents into profits? No. 1: Collaboration. At the top of the list for successful entrepreneurs is […]
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 […]
By Mary Hunt Hypermiling may sound like the latest popular adrenaline-inducing extreme sport, but not so, unless you consider extreme gas conservation a sport. Some drivers and online groups have adopted “hypermiling” as a way to combat high gas prices by changing the way they drive. It’s a hyperactive driving technique for saving money. Hypermiling […]
By Mary Hunt I get a lot of mail on the subject of weddings – stories of joy and tales of woe, great ideas, and even an occasional blooper. In nearly 32 years, I cannot recall a single time I’ve heard from a bride or groom who wished they’d spent more money on their wedding. […]
