Marilyn Lewis
How to Care for Your Pets After You’re Gone
Marilyn Lewis on July 28, 2014
You probably don’t need a full-blown pet trust, but you do need to take steps to make sure your beloved animals are cared for if you die before they do.
Shopping for a Home? Beware These 17 Flaws
Marilyn Lewis on July 23, 2014
You knew a foreclosure in the neighborhood could bring down property values or make it hard to sell a nearby home. But how about clotheslines, sex offenders, bad smells and bad test scores?
Worried You’ll Outlive Your Money? There’s Insurance for That
Marilyn Lewis on July 22, 2014
New rules mean that longevity annuities — insurance against outliving your money — are more attractive for retirement savers.
Free Credit Scores: Help or Hindrance?
Marilyn Lewis on July 26, 2016
Free credit scores are available like never before. But are they making things clearer or causing confusion?
Should You Let Your Boss Make Your 401(k) Picks?
Marilyn Lewis on July 16, 2014
Some companies are seizing control of employees’ 401(k) investment choices. If yours does, watch out for these five mistakes.
Inheriting Real Estate? New Rules Protect You
Marilyn Lewis on July 15, 2014
New mortgage rules this year inadvertently created a big problem for those who inherit a home and a mortgage. Now that’s been fixed.
New Reverse Mortgage Rules Protect Widow(er)s From Eviction
Marilyn Lewis on July 22, 2014
The rules for buying the most common reverse mortgages are changing to protect borrowers. That’s a mixed blessing, though, and not everyone’s covered.
How to Hire a Housecleaner
Marilyn Lewis on July 7, 2014
Hiring someone else to do your least-favorite household jobs may be cheaper and easier than you think.
Does it Pay to Raise Chickens in Your Backyard?
Marilyn Lewis on July 1, 2014
Even if you sell eggs to neighbors, devoted urban chicken growers say it’s hard just to break even.
Renting vs. Buying: Which Is Cheapest Where You Live?
Marilyn Lewis on April 6, 2016
There’s no one-size-fits-all way to know if renting or buying a home will be cheaper in the long run. But it’s easy to find out which works best in your town.
Should You Get an Energy-Efficient Mortgage?
Marilyn Lewis on June 19, 2014
So-called “green” mortgages are one of the banking industry’s best-kept secrets. These loans help homeowners finance more energy-efficient homes. How come you’ve never heard of them?
15 Ways to Wage War at Home Against Pollen and Allergens
Marilyn Lewis on May 16, 2014
You can manage allergies at home by controlling their sources. Here’s how.
Utilities Launch Campaign Against Home-Based Solar Energy
Marilyn Lewis on May 14, 2014
If you have home solar panels or are considering having them installed, here’s what you need to know.
10 Weed Killers Made From Stuff Around the House
Marilyn Lewis on May 5, 2014
Tired of garden weeds? Why not try scalding, solarizing, burning or eating them, rather than using harsh chemicals?
2014 Gift Guide for High School and College Grads
Marilyn Lewis on May 1, 2014
It’s graduation time again. Here are dozens of useful, delightful and cool gifts for grads — many of them under $50.
10 Secrets to Learning a Language Without Spending a Nickel
Marilyn Lewis on April 28, 2014
There’s no need to spend hundreds of dollars on language instruction. Here’s everything you need — free.
The Smart Way to Sell the Family Silver for Cash
Marilyn Lewis on August 24, 2021
There are plenty of people who are willing to buy your silver and other valuables, but most won’t give you top dollar for what you have.
Can You Get One of the New Subprime Mortgages?
Marilyn Lewis on April 15, 2014
Some would say that subprime loans are back. But they’re not like the subprime loans that gained notoriety during the housing bust.
Are Home Prices Slipping Out of Buyers’ Reach?
Marilyn Lewis on April 9, 2014
Today’s rapid growth in the price of homes has some people talking about a housing “bubble” again.
The 4 Best Ways Proven to Help Smokers Quit
Marilyn Lewis on April 8, 2014
Researchers have been looking for years at results from nicotine patches and gum, classes, buddies, medicines and behavioral techniques. Here’s what works and what doesn’t.
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