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Marilyn Lewis

How to Save Thousands When Selling Your Home

on August 30, 2016

Here are eight tactics for negotiating lower commission fees with agents and ways of saving even more if you are willing to try out some newer businesses in the market.

Get Cheap Loans for Energy-Efficient House Projects

on November 2, 2020

You can cut your energy bills to zero with the right improvements, which don’t come for free. But you can also get a deal on these projects with government loans that support energy efficiency.

Is Trade Good or Bad for Americans?

on August 4, 2016

Free-trade deals endanger American jobs and our standard of living: Is that fact, or election-year hysteria? See what you think.

5 Ways to Ride the Tide of Rising Home Prices

on July 29, 2016

Housing values are surging. Here are some great ways to take advantage of what the market offers, depending on where you are in life.

Do You Know How to Insure Your Smartphone?

on July 31, 2016

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer — but here’s some valuable insight on how to find the right solution for you.

Reverse Mortgages Have Changed: Is It Time to Take Another Look?

on July 25, 2016

New rules have made reverse mortgages safer for seniors who need to access their home equity while remaining on the property. Here’s how they work.

19 Ways to Fire Up Your Grilling Skill

on July 15, 2016

These 19 tips can help you grill food to perfection the next time you host a summer barbecue.

Easy Steps for Giving to Charity, on a Budget

on June 30, 2016

New technology and emerging approaches to charity make it easier than ever to make a contribution — small or large — and make a difference.

A New Drug for Anxious Dogs, Just in Time for July Fourth Fireworks

on June 29, 2016

If you don’t want to dose Rover with meds, here are a handful of other recommended strategies to calm his nerves.

10 Home Upgrades With the Best Return for Your Money

on May 20, 2021

Does remodeling a kitchen or bathroom pay off well when you sell your home? You might be surprised by the top-rated upgrades.

Are Cook-It-Yourself Meal Kits Worth the Cost and Hoopla?

on June 22, 2016

Meal-kit services that deliver the ingredients and instructions for chef-worthy meals to subscribers have exploded in popularity. Here’s what I learned using Blue Apron.

How Things Can Go Very Wrong in a Rent-to-Own Home Purchase

on June 6, 2016

Reports of abuses are surfacing about this tempting approach to home purchasing. It can be worth doing, but be aware of the potential pitfalls.

A Social Security Strategy That Pays Off Big for Couples

on May 25, 2016

Even though Congress put an end to the popular “file and suspend” strategy for collecting Social Security, another approach remains to help many couples supersize their benefits — sometimes gaining tens of thousands of dollars.

Confessions of a Tax Procrastinator

on May 20, 2016

There are a lot of reasons why some people just can’t file their taxes on time. Here’s why you don’t want to be one of them and four powerful reasons to get moving.

Will Working Longer Rescue Your Retirement?

on May 16, 2016

Two good strategies if you are short on retirement savings are pursuing work in retirement and delaying retirement. But don’t bet the farm on working when you’re older.

Why Getting Your Dog’s DNA Tested Could Make a Lot of Sense

on May 10, 2016

For about $60 to $100, a dog DNA test can tell you a lot your mutt’s makeup — which can be worthwhile for a lot of reasons, including satisfying your curiosity.

10 Lies We Tell Doctors and Why Those Fibs Are Dangerous

on March 3, 2021

Busy doctors sometimes miss their patients’ lies and omissions. But not telling the truth can hurt our health.

7 Fast-Acting Ways to Minimize Your Allergy Symptoms This Season

on April 8, 2016

The season can be long if you suffer spring allergies. Here are some measures and tools that can help — and, yes, there’s an app for that.

Dozens of Cheap, but Romantic, Date Ideas

on April 7, 2016

Creativity and a little planning are key to to pulling off an inexpensive but memorable date.

Best Budget-Friendly Graduation Gifts of 2016

on April 6, 2016

Here are scores of great affordable ideas for honoring a graduating student — whether you’re looking for a gift that is essential, meaningful, inspirational or just plain fun.

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