Author: Marilyn Lewis
After a career in daily newspapers I moved to the world of online news in 2001. I specialize in writing about personal finance, real estate and retirement. I love how the Internet brings readers and writers together. Talk to me at [email protected]
How to Undo Your Social Security Claim in 4 Steps
Marilyn Lewis on May 12, 2021
Yes, some — not all — beneficiaries can pull out and reapply later. Here’s how, step-by-step.
10 Top Ways Retirees Plan to Spend Their Savings
Marilyn Lewis on May 7, 2021
Retirees plan to use their savings in ways that may surprise you.
9 of the Best Things to Do When You Retire
Marilyn Lewis on April 26, 2021
You’ve waited all your life for this moment. Make the most of your retirement.
10 Jobs the Pandemic May Kill
Marilyn Lewis on April 21, 2021
These jobs were facing trouble before, but COVID-19 made things worse.
5 Ways Couples Can Maximize Credit Card Rewards
Marilyn Lewis on April 19, 2021
Rewards points are good. What’s better? Maximizing those perks by working together.
11 Tips for Avoiding Ridiculous Hotel Fees
Marilyn Lewis on April 15, 2021
Don’t let extra hotel fees ruin your vacation.
22 Mistakes That Send Energy Bills Soaring
Susan Ladika and Marilyn Lewis on April 8, 2021
Implementing these fixes will save you cold, hard cash all year long.
Never Use These Cleaning Products Together
Marilyn Lewis on April 7, 2021
Mixing these cleaners can be dangerous or ineffective.
10 Useless Purchases You Need to Stop Making
Marilyn Lewis on March 30, 2021
You might as well flush your money down the loo if you spend it on these things.
5 Products You Should Never Buy Generic
Marilyn Lewis on March 26, 2021
Sometimes the brand-name version is clearly superior.
9 Signs You Aren’t Yet Ready to Retire
Marilyn Lewis on March 22, 2021
Age is not the best indication that it’s time to retire. Other signs are more subtle, and more reliable.
This Homemade Meal Is Cheap, Healthful and Requires No Cooking
Marilyn Lewis on March 22, 2021
This is a delicious, easy dish to add to your repertoire.
8 Documents That Are Essential to Planning Your Estate
Marilyn Lewis on March 20, 2021
Do your loved ones a big favor: Get your affairs in order so you don’t leave survivors to face a legal mess.
How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck in 8 Steps
Marilyn Lewis on March 16, 2021
Is your paycheck gone the moment you get it? Here’s how to break that vicious cycle.
19 Ways to Lower Your Utility Bills While Hunkered Down
Marilyn Lewis, Susan Ladika and Emmet Pierce on March 8, 2021
Wasted energy and water spell opportunities for saving money at a time when every penny counts.
9 Ways to Tell When Someone Is Lying to You
Marilyn Lewis on March 2, 2021
There is no single way to know that you are dealing with a fibber. These clues, however, may be be tip-offs.
14 Money Terms to Learn So You Don’t Die Broke
Jim Gold and Marilyn Lewis on February 27, 2021
Want to outlive your money? Ignore these crucial financial concepts.
22 Cities Where Home Appreciation Is Spiking
Marilyn Lewis on February 26, 2021
The annual home value growth rate in these cities is over 10%.
8 Ways You Are Wrecking Your Major Appliances
Marilyn Lewis on February 24, 2021
Some appliance failures are beyond our control, but plenty are self-inflicted.
Rent Prices Have Dropped in These 9 Formerly Hot Markets
Marilyn Lewis on February 24, 2021
It’s not just home prices that have been affected significantly by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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