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Marilyn Lewis

More Seniors Are Doing Reverse Mortgages. Is This a Good Idea?

on April 4, 2014

The concern is that many boomers are using reverse mortgages to drain their home equity too early, leaving them nothing to fall back on in 15 or 20 years.

Don’t Waste Money on These 5 Remodeling Projects

on February 26, 2014

Instead of pouring remodeling money down the drain, consider these budget versions of five expensive projects.

Can You Stop Grandma From Gambling Away Her Retirement?

on February 19, 2014

The gambling industry targets seniors, and sometimes the consequences can be devastating for their finances.

10 States With the Fastest Job Growth (and 10 With the Worst)

on February 13, 2014

Employers are hiring again and unemployment is dropping — slowly. New numbers show the states where jobs will be added faster and those expected to lag behind.

10 Best Jobs for College Grads in 2014

on February 6, 2014

This year’s best jobs are in health care and technology. Here’s the list, what they pay and how to get one for yourself.

Is It Time to Divorce Your Bank?

on January 21, 2014

Here are nine steps to guide you to finding a better bank than the one that’s driving you nuts with high fees and lousy customer service.

House Damaged by Polar Vortex? Your Homeowners Policy May Help

on January 13, 2014

Homeowners insurance might cover you if thawing ice and burst pipes have damaged your house. Or it might not. Here’s how to know.

Could Your Pension Disappear? 5 Steps to Protect Yourself

on January 9, 2014

Many public and private pensions have been underfunded. That could mean shrinking benefits, smaller cost-of-living increases and later retirements. Here’s what you can do.

10 Ways to Reduce Ridiculously High Child Care Costs

on December 17, 2013

Share a nanny, start a co-op, and weigh the costs and benefits of staying home, plus seven more ways to make child care more manageable.

The Cheapest Overnight Shipping Fees for Christmas

on December 16, 2013

What you may not know is that there’s a huge difference in fees for the same service among the three major shipping services. Here’s our price comparison and five more tips for saving money when you ship gifts.

9 Tips to Slash Your Spending on Holiday Gifts by 20 Percent

on December 13, 2013

Some of these tips will help you save even more than that.

Real Estate Investors Are Pulling Back. Should Homebuyers Do the Same?

on December 11, 2013

If investors are wary about buying real estate, should homebuyers be wary, too? Home prices are rising. Here’s how to tell if buying a home is still affordable for you.

These 8 Tax Breaks Are About to Expire

on December 10, 2013

If Congress doesn’t come up with a last-minute rescue, these tax breaks are going away at the end of the year.

Can You Opt Out of Medicare?

on November 26, 2019

Here’s something you may not know: You don’t have to sign up for Medicare. The catch? If you don’t enroll when you’re first eligible, you could pay some serious financial penalties later in life.

6 Ways You Can Still Get Free Checking

on December 3, 2013

Banks want to earn about $100 a year from your checking account by charging you fees for a service that used to be free. Here’s how you can avoid paying.

Drink Only the Best Wines Under $10 This Holiday Season

on December 2, 2013

Here are recommendations, taste tests and tips for drinking and serving the very best of the cheap wines.

6 Steps to Stress-Free Holiday Tipping

on November 29, 2013

Tipping traditions are all over the map, from beer for the garbage man to wads of cash for the doorman. What to do when your heart sings “Give! Give! Give!” but your wallet says “Ouch!”

Want Your Mortgage Approved? Might Want to Skip Chase, Try SunTrust

on November 2, 2020

Sensitive to rejection? Here are the big lenders who approve the most mortgage applications and those who’re toughest.

Assumable Mortgages Can Be a Home Buyer’s Best Friend

on November 15, 2013

If rates rise to 5 percent or more, wouldn’t it be great to find a seller who could pass along a 3.35 percent mortgage when you buy their home?

Could Medicaid Come After You for Mom’s Nursing Home Bill?

on November 14, 2013

Some little-known state laws hold grown children responsible for their parents’ care — at least in theory.

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