Mary Hunt

6 days ago | tnj.com | Mary Hunt |Kenneth John

A credit score is a three-digit number between 300 and 850 generated by a mathematical algorithm (a mostly secret formula) based on information in your credit report, compared to information on tens of millions of other people. Like it or not, the resulting number is said to be a highly accurate prediction of how likely you are to pay your bills. If it sounds boring and unimportant, you couldn’t be more wrong. Credit scores are used extensively these days.

6 days ago | tnj.com | Mary Hunt |Kenneth John

No doubt, you’ve noticed that some food products come with dates and codes printed on them. And who isn’t noticing this more now as food costs are skyrocketing? Do those codes and dates mean the item must be consumed by that date or just sold by that date? What about canned or packaged goods that show only a date like “2.01.25”? Does that mean you could end up in the emergency room if you consume it a month later in March?

1 week ago | conservativedailynews.com | Mary Hunt |Mary Hunt

These days, it’s practically inevitable that you or someone close to you will face a period of unemployment. Consider these practical tips while dealing with the financial and emotional toll of leaving one job and searching for another. DON’T TAKE IT PERSONALLYLosing a job can cause shame, humiliation and embarrassment. You may feel depressed and lose your confidence. Yes, it’s a very stressful time, but don’t take it personally.

1 week ago | detroitnews.com | Mary Hunt

HOMESTYLEMary HuntCreators.comView Comments                 Planting an edible garden is now trendy — not that being part of a trend is ever a good reason to start or learn something new. But if it helps you move forward by being part of the "in" crowd, then you really need to plant your own edible garden this year.                 Provided you remain frugal (it is possible to spend a fortune on a garden, thereby nullifying most of the reasons to do it), you'll certainly save money.

1 week ago | arcamax.com | Mary Hunt

These days, it's practically inevitable that you or someone close to you will face a period of unemployment. Consider these practical tips while dealing with the financial and emotional toll of leaving one job and searching for another. DON'T TAKE IT PERSONALLYLosing a job can cause shame, humiliation and embarrassment. You may feel depressed and lose your confidence. Yes, it's a very stressful time, but don't take it personally.