Marilyn Lewis
How to Spot a Loan That Can Bring You Down: 6 Red Flags
Marilyn Lewis on July 11, 2016
Risky loans didn’t disappear after the financial crash. Scary home loans, auto loans and payday loans live on. Here are some tips for safe borrowing.
How Homes Will Change to Endure a Turbulent World
Marilyn Lewis on January 25, 2016
In a recent survey, American architects predicted homes that will incorporate technology, materials and even safe rooms to increase self-sufficiency and shelter against an array of hazards.
Tax Hacks 2018: How Not to Blow Your Tax Refund
Marilyn Lewis on January 11, 2018
Your tax refund check can be an instrument of positive change, or just another wasted opportunity. Here is what you should do with it.
What’s Ahead for Stocks, Housing and Oil? Rookies and Pros Weigh In
Marilyn Lewis on January 7, 2016
Housing’s going up, oil’s going down and the stock market is anyone’s guess. Check your predictions against what we heard from experts and the man on the street.
Hate the New Year’s Madness? This Year, Celebrate at Home
Marilyn Lewis on December 29, 2015
For most of us, New Year’s Eve isn’t really the wild party night you’d think. Here’s a plan for holding a low-key, family friendly celebration that won’t leave you nursing a headache in the morning.
It’s All the Rage: Toys That Bolster Kids’ STEM Abilities
Marilyn Lewis on May 28, 2020
Here are fun gifts that encourage kids to explore science, technology, engineering and math — and could pique their interest in a career in one of these lucrative and critical fields. (It’s never too early to start!)
This Trend Could Allow You To Grow Old in Your Own Home, Affordably
Marilyn Lewis on December 8, 2015
The rapid emergence of nonprofit “neighborhood villages” allows older people to remain in their homes longer, receiving services through paid staff and volunteers. Here’s how to find one, or start your own.
Equality in Marriage: Why Young Dads Start Out Strong, But Many Backslide
Marilyn Lewis on November 17, 2015
More parents than ever work full time outside home and more are sharing child-rearing and household chores, a new study shows. But traditional roles tend to creep back.
Middle-Class Homebuyer? Here’s How to Get Help With Your Down Payment
Marilyn Lewis on May 28, 2020
The crisis in housing affordability has sparked new programs aimed at helping buyers — even people who make as much as $100,000 a year.
Buying a First Home is Getting Harder: 8 Steps for a Successful Quest
Marilyn Lewis on November 2, 2015
If your dream is owning a home (which is not for everyone) you need to get your ducks in a row as soon as possible. Here’s how.
Don’t Wait on Hold for Customer Service: There’s a Better Way
Marilyn Lewis on October 21, 2015
Luckily, cunning minds have devised apps, websites and strategies that we can use to get questions and complaints heard immediately.
5 Simple Steps to Slay Your Financial Fears
Marilyn Lewis on December 4, 2015
Tackle the money boogeymen – investing, debt, wills, taxes and budgeting — one easy step at a time.
Forget What You Were Taught About Eating Breakfast
Marilyn Lewis on October 9, 2015
New research challenges the idea of breakfast as the most important meal of the day. And that thing about skipping breakfast causing weight gain? Not so much.
Big Changes Afoot to Protect Consumers — Like You
Marilyn Lewis on October 8, 2015
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is considering a rule change to stop companies from using mandatory arbitration contract language to prevent class-action lawsuits.
What You Need to Know About the New Mortgage Rules
Marilyn Lewis on October 2, 2015
Changes that kick in Saturday are intended to make the process of getting a mortgage more transparent for most of us. Here’s the skinny.
New Rules Put Mortgages Within Reach for More Families
Marilyn Lewis on September 28, 2015
Minority and low-income households in particular should benefit from more relaxed home-buying standards.
Are You Being Unfairly Charged for Mortgage Insurance? Know Your Rights
Marilyn Lewis on July 11, 2016
Loan servicers have a history of collecting these payments even after the insurance should no longer be required. Here’s how to make sure you don’t overpay.
12 Effective Weapons for Stopping Robocalls
Marilyn Lewis on September 21, 2015
Some crafty and determined telemarketers and scammers plague our lives with auto-dialed calls. But you can block them.
Why Rent Control Won’t Make Housing More Affordable
Marilyn Lewis on August 24, 2015
Astronomical rents are in part a legacy of the recession. What economists say should be done to address the massive gap between working people’s pay and the high cost of housing.
15 Steps to Profit by Renting Your Home to Visitors
Marilyn Lewis on August 11, 2015
In some cities, Airbnb hosts are averaging $20,000 a year in income from renting out their homes.
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