More About Mary Hunt
Mary Hunt:
Wanting to help people learn to live happily within their means, Hunt created the newsletter, Debt-Proof Living (formerly Cheapskate Monthly) in January 1992. The publication became popular for its money-saving tips and resources as well as its message of empowerment and hope. Six years later, Hunt started the Web site www.debtproofliving.com, which has attracted more 2.5 million viewers. Hunt is also the author of 13 books on money management that have sold more than 1.3 million copies.
Claim to Fame: As a speaker and motivator, Hunt travels around the country teaching Americans how to improve their financial stability. In 1999 she launched her Debt-Proof Living seminars, which emphasize that financial success is not about income, but about attitude and dedication.
Prize Points: Hunt writes the syndicated column, Everyday Cheapskate, which can be read weekdays in more than 550 newspapers nationwide. In addition to her column, Hunt also regularly writes articles for such magazines as Woman’s Day, Sam’s Source, Family Circle and HomeLife. She's a weekly contributor to KNBC-TV Midday Report in Los Angeles and has appeared on 'Oprah' and 'Good Morning America.'
Personal File: A graduate of The Master’s College in Los Angeles, Hunt has lived in Orange County for the past 30 years with her husband, Harold Hunt. Before she embraced writing, Hunt co-founded the industrial brokerage and property management firm, Hunt Industrial Properties.
Who Needs It? Whether you need to start saving a lot of money, or just want to save a few dollars here and there, Mary’s book is a wealth of resources, tips, and advice.
