Author: Marilyn Lewis
I've been covering personal finance since 2009. I write about credit, debt, budgeting, investing, college affordability, family, jobs and careers and real estate. My writing has been featured in Quartz, Wirecutter, Inc., Forbes, Yahoo!, MSN, CNET, Bankrate, Credit Karma, and more.
6 Typical Warning Signs of a Recession
Dori Zinn, Marilyn Lewis and Stacy Johnson on May 13, 2022
Jittery over unpredictable financial markets? These indicators offer a reality check on the risks.
9 Tips for Sane and Successful Stock Investing
Marilyn Lewis on May 12, 2022
Here’s how to seize growth without losing your mind.
12 Tips for Surviving a Volatile Stock Market
Marilyn Lewis on May 10, 2022
Uncertainty is scary. How do investors stay calm and avoid mistakes?
The Top 6 Ways Retirees Plan to Spend Their Savings
Marilyn Lewis on May 9, 2022
Retirees plan to use their savings in ways that may surprise you.
11 Tips for Avoiding Ridiculous Hotel Fees
Marilyn Lewis on April 29, 2022
Don’t let extra hotel fees ruin your vacation.
8 Things You Should Never Buy at Sam’s Club
Marilyn Lewis on April 26, 2022
Sam’s Club can be fun, but don’t assume that everything there is a great deal.
10 Useless Purchases You Need to Stop Making
Marilyn Lewis on April 25, 2022
You might as well flush your money down the loo if you spend it on these things.
Baby Boomers’ 10 Greatest Fears About Retirement
Marilyn Lewis on April 22, 2022
The giant baby boomer generation is at the front lines of retirement. Here is what keeps them up at night.
17 of the Best Things to Do When You Retire
Marilyn Lewis on April 15, 2022
You’ve waited all your life for this moment. Make the most of your retirement.
5 Products You Should Never Buy Generic
Marilyn Lewis on April 11, 2022
Sometimes the brand-name version is clearly superior.
9 Signs You Aren’t Yet Ready to Retire
Marilyn Lewis on March 31, 2022
Age is not the best indication that it’s time to retire. Other signs are more subtle, and more reliable.
Pre-Retirement Checklist: What to Do Within 5 Years of Retiring
Marilyn Lewis on March 30, 2022
Use your last remaining years in the workforce to set yourself up for a comfortable retirement on your own terms.
7 of the Best Places for Retiring in California
Marilyn Lewis on March 28, 2022
It’s never too early to think about where to retire, and the Golden State, while expensive, still beckons to many.
8 Documents That Are Essential to Planning Your Estate
Marilyn Lewis on March 21, 2022
Do your loved ones a big favor: Get your affairs in order so you don’t leave survivors to face a legal mess.
8 Ways You Are Wrecking Your Major Appliances
Marilyn Lewis on March 18, 2022
Some appliance failures are beyond our control, but plenty are self-inflicted.
11 Signs That You Chose the Wrong Place to Retire
Marilyn Lewis on March 14, 2022
Health and happiness in retirement rely on some key factors.
7 Social Security Rules Everyone Should Know by Now
Marilyn Lewis on March 8, 2022
Confusion over Social Security is a shame, considering how many of us will need this money badly.
The Top 10 Reasons Americans Do Not Retire
Marilyn Lewis on February 25, 2022
Money is important, but there are other popular reasons why workers stay in the workforce past age 65.
14 Money Terms to Learn So You Don’t Die Broke
Jim Gold and Marilyn Lewis on February 24, 2022
Want to outlive your money? Ignore these crucial financial concepts.
Ditching Amazon Prime? 4 Smart Ways to Live Without It
Marilyn Lewis on February 18, 2022
If you want to drop your Prime membership or just test life without it, here’s how to replace the most valuable perks.
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