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Marilyn Lewis

15 Inspired Valentine’s Day Gifts and Ideas for Lovers

on February 6, 2017

The holiday can catch us by surprise and make us feel paralyzed. Here are some ideas that can help you shed your fear and express your love to your sweetheart.

8 Ways to Get the Best Value on Valentine’s Flowers

on February 3, 2017

Learn where to look for the deals and how to spot stale blooms when shopping for flowers.

The 35 Least-Walkable Cities in America

on January 31, 2017

Many cities are making it easier for residents to walk to work, school and entertainment. But these towns rank as the least “foot-friendly” in America.

How the Trump Tax Plan Will Affect You

on January 21, 2017

If you pay income taxes, you need to read this.

What You Need to Know — So Far — About the Threat to Obamacare

on January 17, 2017

You can still sign up for 2017 health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act until the end of this month — but stay on top of the political maneuvers that are trying to eliminate it.

What’s Ahead for Stocks, Housing and Oil Prices in 2017?

on January 4, 2017

What Wall Street and the man on the street predict will happen to the U.S. economy in the year to come.

13 Cures for the Post-Holiday Blues

on December 28, 2016

If you suffer a slump after holiday celebrations and family get-togethers, you’re not alone. Try these ideas for lifting those sagging spirits.

12 Tips for Gracefully Returning Holiday Gifts

on December 29, 2016

Here’s your guide to delicately and cleverly turning unwanted gifts into cash, store credit and more.

11 Tips for Surviving Holiday Travel with Kids

on December 16, 2016

A little advance planning can make air travel with children easier for you — and help the other passengers enjoy their flights too.

Home Prices Soar, Inching Past Pre-Bust Highs

on December 2, 2016

A newly released report shows housing market strength is spotty, however, and the market still has a long way to go toward robust health.

5 Reasons to Shop for a Home in December

on June 1, 2017

Buy a home in December, and you might save 5 to 7 percent. Find out why this can be the best time of year to make a purchase.

9 Tips Beginning Investors Must Know

on November 2, 2016

New investors fall into some common traps when they start out. Here’s how you can avoid those pitfalls.

9 Ways to Get a Good Holiday Job This Year

on October 31, 2016

This season is the best in a long time for those looking for holiday jobs — with improved prospects for pay, perks and a path to full-time work.

Can Ride-Sharing Provide an ‘Uber-Lyft’ to Your Income?

on October 27, 2016

You can earn money driving for ride-share companies. But exactly how much can you make?

10 Ways to Pull Together the Down Payment for a Home

on October 23, 2016

Homebuying still is cheaper than renting in many cities, and more buyers are eligible to borrow. But where do you find a huge wad of cash for the down payment?

8 Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Retirement

on September 8, 2018

You can head off some of the worst financial blunders in retirement by being aware of them, then taking action.

7 Tips to Put Your Garden to Bed for Winter

on September 26, 2016

Giving your garden a little TLC now will pay you back next spring — and for a long time to come.

9 Things That Can Make Retirement Really Stink

on September 13, 2016

Many middle-class Americans find retirement to be tougher than anticipated. Learn what you can do to prepare for the most common pitfalls.

How to Use 529 College Savings and Not Run Afoul of the IRS

on September 12, 2016

State-sponsored savings plans are a great tool for covering the daunting cost of tuition and more, but you need to follow the rules or the tax man will get you.

Heads Up, FICO — You’ve Got Company

on June 30, 2017

FICO is still the gold standard for credit scores, but this newer competitor is gaining traction and has some advantages.

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