Marilyn Lewis

I specialize in writing about personal finance, real estate and retirement. Talk with me at [email protected].

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8 Things Every Homeowner Needs to Know

on March 18, 2024

How many of these important things do you know about?

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16 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles That Get a Tax Credit Worth up to $7,500

and on March 13, 2024

The federal government recently changed the rules for getting tax credits for buying a new electric vehicle. Here’s what to know.

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17 of the Most Beautiful Places to Retire in America

and on March 13, 2024

What’s your ideal retirement spot like? The chances are good that it looks like one of these stunning locales.

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10 Countries Where Retirees Have the Best Quality of Life

on March 8, 2024

A new study of dozens of countries finds these are the places where retirees enjoy the most happiness, best air and water, and more.

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20 Retirement Hot Spots With Great Health Care

on March 8, 2024

These retiree-friendly cities offer access to excellent health care.

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9 Signs You Aren’t Yet Ready to Retire

on March 7, 2024

Age is not the best indication that it’s time to retire. Other signs are more subtle, and more reliable.

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10 Places Where Retirees Enjoy the Best Quality of Life in America

on March 7, 2024

Comfortable climate, lots of activities and many amenities are some common features of these cities.

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9 Ways to Tell When Someone Is Lying to You

on March 1, 2024

There is no single way to know that you are dealing with a fibber. These clues, however, may be tipoffs.

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Pre-Retirement Checklist: What to Do Within 5 Years of Retiring

on March 1, 2024

Use your last remaining years in the workforce to set yourself up for a comfortable retirement on your own terms.

Businesswoman with laptop and calculator working in an office on financial estimates or tax returns
Do You Have Too Much Home Insurance — or Not Enough?

on February 22, 2024

Balancing the cost of your premiums with adequate coverage can be tricky. Here’s what you can do.

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12 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make

on February 19, 2024

Avoid these common pitfalls if you hope to get top dollar when selling your property.

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7 Kirkland Signature Items to Avoid at Costco

and on February 15, 2024

Even if it seems you save a bundle buying Costco’s house-brand products, they are not always a bargain.

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4 Pitfalls for New Medicare Enrollees

and on February 14, 2024

Medicare’s rules are exacting, and penalties can be stiff and sometimes permanent.

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3 Ways to Renew Your Passport in a Hurry — and Everything Else to Know

on February 6, 2024

If you can’t afford to wait the standard two-month turnaround time, here are your options.

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How To Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement for Taxes

on January 29, 2024

Social Security recipients can’t file their taxes without this form. Here’s how to get a copy of yours.

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8 Essential Skills for Every Homeowner to Learn

on January 27, 2024

These are the kinds of common problems you’ll likely have to deal with often enough to merit learning them yourself — both for convenience and savings.

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13 Signs That You Chose the Wrong Place To Retire

and on January 22, 2024

Health and happiness in retirement rely on some key factors.

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8 Social Security Myths That Can Cost You in Retirement

on January 19, 2024

What many people think they know about collecting retirement benefits is just plain wrong.

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9 of the Best Remote Jobs for Retirees

on January 18, 2024

Seniors, with their decades of experience and seasoning, can demonstrate a lot of value to employers.

Sick man tired with a headache and a cold or flu laying down with a tissue and hand on his forehead with eyes closed
5 Habits That May Increase Your Chances of Catching the Flu

on January 17, 2024

Avoiding these behaviors can improve the odds you’ll stay healthy during this nasty influenza season.

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