Author: Marilyn Lewis
I specialize in writing about personal finance, real estate and retirement. Talk with me at [email protected].
7 Kirkland Signature Items To Avoid at Costco
Marilyn Lewis and Karla Bowsher on August 21, 2023
Even if it seems you save a bundle buying Costco’s house-brand products, they are not always a bargain.
7 of the Best Places for Retiring in California
Marilyn Lewis on August 21, 2023
It’s never too early to think about where to retire, and the Golden State, while expensive, still beckons to many.
How To Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck in 8 Steps
Marilyn Lewis on August 15, 2023
Is your paycheck gone the moment you get it? Here’s how to break that vicious cycle.
6 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Home in Retirement
Marilyn Lewis on August 14, 2023
A little knowledge helps you overcome key obstacles when buying new digs during your golden years.
8 Tips To Retire Comfortably on Social Security Alone
Marilyn Lewis on July 27, 2023
It’s never too early to start learning how to live well while living on less.
8 Social Security Myths That Can Cost You in Retirement
Marilyn Lewis on July 19, 2023
What many people think they know about collecting retirement benefits is just plain wrong.
The 7 U.S. Counties With the Oldest Residents
Marilyn Lewis on July 10, 2023
Why is the U.S. graying? Blame it on our low national birth rate, which has declined steadily over the past couple of decades.
The 10 Most Popular Home Upgrades for Aging in Place
Marilyn Lewis on July 7, 2023
Why do some of these upgrades get so much attention? In a word: Safety. A few million older people visit emergency rooms annually for injuries from falls.
32 Products You Should Always Buy Generic
Marilyn Lewis on July 6, 2023
These no-name products are at least as good as the branded competitors — and nearly always cheaper.
12 Ways to Lower Your Cooling Costs This Summer
Marilyn Lewis on July 4, 2023
With the right window coverings, insulation and more, you can be more comfortable for less money.
The Best Day of the Week to Go Grocery Shopping
Marilyn Lewis on June 30, 2023
Here’s how to plan your grocery shopping trip so that it suits your particular needs.
10 Things Successful Retirees Do Differently
Marilyn Lewis on June 29, 2023
These habits and characteristics can help put you on the track to success in your golden years.
10 Financial Perks of Getting Older
Marilyn Lewis on June 27, 2023
You’ve probably heard of senior discounts, but did you know that your age might earn you an exemption from jury duty?
22 Mistakes That Send Energy Bills Soaring
Susan Ladika and Marilyn Lewis on June 19, 2023
Implementing these fixes will save you cold, hard cash all year long.
This Homemade Meal Is Cheap, Healthful and Requires No Cooking
Marilyn Lewis on June 6, 2023
This is a delicious, easy dish to add to your repertoire.
The 10 Smartphones Hardest to Repair on Your Own
Marilyn Lewis on June 6, 2023
It took 60.3 minutes on average to repair the device that’s the worst in this lineup.
8 of the Most Dangerous Roads in America
Marilyn Lewis on June 6, 2023
Harrowing hairpin turns, heavy traffic, ice and blinding fog are just some of the potentially lethal perils on these highways.
8 Ways You Are Wrecking Your Major Appliances
Marilyn Lewis on May 19, 2023
Some appliance failures are beyond our control, but plenty are self-inflicted.
33 Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $100
Marilyn Lewis and Kari Huus on May 17, 2023
A little money goes a long way with these imaginative projects. You can do most of them yourself.
13 Signs That You Chose the Wrong Place to Retire
Marilyn Lewis on May 15, 2023
Health and happiness in retirement rely on some key factors.
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