Author: Marilyn Lewis
8 Things Every Homeowner Needs to Know
Marilyn Lewis on March 18, 2024
How many of these important things do you know about?
16 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles That Get a Tax Credit Worth up to $7,500
Marilyn Lewis and Brandon Ballenger 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.
17 of the Most Beautiful Places to Retire in America
Marilyn Lewis and Brandon Ballenger on March 13, 2024
What’s your ideal retirement spot like? The chances are good that it looks like one of these stunning locales.
10 Countries Where Retirees Have the Best Quality of Life
Marilyn Lewis 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.
20 Retirement Hot Spots With Great Health Care
Marilyn Lewis on March 8, 2024
These retiree-friendly cities offer access to excellent health care.
9 Signs You Aren’t Yet Ready to Retire
Marilyn Lewis on March 7, 2024
Age is not the best indication that it’s time to retire. Other signs are more subtle, and more reliable.
10 Places Where Retirees Enjoy the Best Quality of Life in America
Marilyn Lewis on March 7, 2024
Comfortable climate, lots of activities and many amenities are some common features of these cities.
9 Ways to Tell When Someone Is Lying to You
Marilyn Lewis on March 1, 2024
There is no single way to know that you are dealing with a fibber. These clues, however, may be tipoffs.
Pre-Retirement Checklist: What to Do Within 5 Years of Retiring
Marilyn Lewis on March 1, 2024
Use your last remaining years in the workforce to set yourself up for a comfortable retirement on your own terms.
Do You Have Too Much Home Insurance — or Not Enough?
Marilyn Lewis on February 22, 2024
Balancing the cost of your premiums with adequate coverage can be tricky. Here’s what you can do.
12 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make
Marilyn Lewis on February 19, 2024
Avoid these common pitfalls if you hope to get top dollar when selling your property.
7 Kirkland Signature Items to Avoid at Costco
Marilyn Lewis and Karla Bowsher on February 15, 2024
Even if it seems you save a bundle buying Costco’s house-brand products, they are not always a bargain.
4 Pitfalls for New Medicare Enrollees
Brandon Ballenger and Marilyn Lewis on February 14, 2024
Medicare’s rules are exacting, and penalties can be stiff and sometimes permanent.
3 Ways to Renew Your Passport in a Hurry — and Everything Else to Know
Marilyn Lewis on February 6, 2024
If you can’t afford to wait the standard two-month turnaround time, here are your options.
How To Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement for Taxes
Marilyn Lewis on January 29, 2024
Social Security recipients can’t file their taxes without this form. Here’s how to get a copy of yours.
8 Essential Skills for Every Homeowner to Learn
Marilyn Lewis 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.
13 Signs That You Chose the Wrong Place To Retire
Marilyn Lewis and Brandon Ballenger on January 22, 2024
Health and happiness in retirement rely on some key factors.
8 Social Security Myths That Can Cost You in Retirement
Marilyn Lewis on January 19, 2024
What many people think they know about collecting retirement benefits is just plain wrong.
9 of the Best Remote Jobs for Retirees
Marilyn Lewis on January 18, 2024
Seniors, with their decades of experience and seasoning, can demonstrate a lot of value to employers.
5 Habits That May Increase Your Chances of Catching the Flu
Marilyn Lewis on January 17, 2024
Avoiding these behaviors can improve the odds you’ll stay healthy during this nasty influenza season.
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