Everyday Cheapskate

Mary Hunt is the founder of www.DebtProofLiving.com and author of 18 books, including "Can I Pay My Credit Card Bill With a Credit Card?"

 

Make your own sanitizing wipes

By Mary Hunt/Creators Syndicate

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Dear Mary: I would like to find a recipe to make hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes. Do you know of one? — Delores, e-mail Dear Delores: I have been thinking about the same thing, now that we're learning that products like Purell are... Full story

A simple spray sends cats away

By Mary Hunt/Creators Syndicate

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Dear Mary: We have two neighbor cats that think our front flowerbeds are their own personal toilets. They have found a spot right next to our front door to do their business, and we can't keep them out of it. Do you have any suggestions? —... Full story

Swap books you have for those you want

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Dear Mary: I had the address of a Web site that allows you to list your books by ISBN and swap them with other members. My plan was to let my daughter enter all of our books into the system so she would have an allowance for her book purchases.... Full story

Work from home but avoid scams

By Mary Hunt/Creators Syndicate

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Dear Mary: I am employed full time, working 12-hour shifts three days a week. I am looking for a second, part-time job to generate more income, but I need to work from home. There are so many bad offers out there that I can't figure out which might... Full story

Sorry, Buster, you've got the wrong number

By Mary Hunt/Creator’s Syndicate

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Dear Mary: Someone who has the same name as my husband apparently has been running up his credit cards and not paying his bills. The credit collection companies mistakenly call our home with threatening messages for this man and his wife. We explain... Full story

Bank fees are steep for rule-breakers

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Dear Mary: I had a rude awakening with a closed checking account. Two months after I closed this account, I accidentally clicked on its number to make an online purchase. I thought the purchase would be declined because the account was closed. I now... Full story

Is insurance on car rental worth it?

By Mary Hunt/Creators Syndicate

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Dear Mary: Car rental companies tell me that if I get in an accident, they can charge me for the car's "diminished value." I am not covered for this on my auto insurance. If I want this coverage, the only thing I can do is pay for rental car... Full story

How to improve your credit score

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Dear Mary: My credit score is shot. However, I'm committed to improving my financial health. Once my unsecured debt has been eliminated and I continue to keep up with all other payments, including the mortgage, how long will it take for my credit... Full story

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