Mary Hunt
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Over time I’ve come to believe that the best Mother’s Day gift is often the one you don’t buy.
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According to one survey, owning a dog costs an average of $1,480 in basic expenses annually.
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When you feel poor, one of the worst things to do is spend more money.
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Learn how to keep brown sugar soft and fluffy—and how to soften it after it has hardened.
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Frugality on the Fun Meter of Life
Practicing frugality is rarely fun for some people, but the rewards are always worth the effort.
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Financial Planners and Other Mysteries of Life
Financial planners are not typically debt counselors.
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The Cheapest Mother’s Day Gift Might Be the One You Don’t Buy
Over time I’ve come to believe that the best Mother’s Day gift is often the one you don’t buy.
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A Shelter in the Time of Storm
Have a contingency fund with at least enough money to pay all of your bills without a paycheck for three to six months.
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The Ultimate Risk-Free, High-Yield, Guaranteed Investment
When looking at investments, many people disregard one of the best and easiest places to invest their money—their own debt.
|
Easy Ways to Cut the High Cost of Pet Care
According to one survey, owning a dog costs an average of $1,480 in basic expenses annually.
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Spring Yard Fixes That Don’t Require a Store Run
Often fixing the yard starts with a slow walk around the yard, noticing what actually needs attention and what you already have that can help.
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How Not to Feel Poor on a Fixed Income
When you feel poor, one of the worst things to do is spend more money.
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7 Ways to Keep Brown Sugar Soft
Learn how to keep brown sugar soft and fluffy—and how to soften it after it has hardened.
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A Valuable Money Lesson for the Kids
If you have kids, teaching them about money rests squarely on your shoulders.
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