Marilyn Lewis
11 Tips for Avoiding the Most Ridiculous Hotel Fees
Marilyn Lewis on August 12, 2025
Don’t let extra hotel fees ruin your vacation.
6 Secrets to a Happy Retirement, According to Experts
Marilyn Lewis on August 5, 2025
Here’s what retirement experts said when we asked for some of their best advice.
7 Mistakes People Make When Washing Fruit and Vegetables
Marilyn Lewis on August 4, 2025
Here are the experts’ often-surprising answers to questions about produce safety.
Floods, Hurricanes, Wildfires and Earthquakes: Are You Covered?
Marilyn Lewis on July 7, 2025
Do you know if typical home insurance covers damages caused by natural disasters? You might be surprised.
12 Proven Ways to Cut Your Cooling Costs — Even During a Summer Like This One
Marilyn Lewis on June 25, 2025
Beat the heat this summer without burning a hole in your pocket.
5 Ways Home Insurance Is Changing in 2025 — for Better or Worse
Marilyn Lewis on March 14, 2025
Home insurance costs are growing even faster than inflation. Here’s what to expect this year.
12 States Where Human Composting Is a Legal Alternative to Burial (or Will Be Soon)
Marilyn Lewis on February 21, 2025
You may have heard of environmentally friendly options for funerals and burials, but not everyone is familiar with human composting.
5 Ways Savvy Couples Maximize Their Rewards Credit Cards
Marilyn Lewis on February 11, 2025
Rewards points are good. What’s better? Maximizing those perks by working together.
8 Things That Could Be Damaging Your Hearing
Marilyn Lewis on February 10, 2025
You may not want to hear this, but if you want to be able to hear later, it could be time to change your habits.
5 Bad Habits That Are Increasing Your Flu Risk
Marilyn Lewis on January 30, 2025
Avoiding these behaviors can improve the odds you’ll stay healthy during this nasty influenza season.
Bird Flu: What’s Safe to Eat and What’s Not
Marilyn Lewis on January 22, 2025
Food-handling is a crucial part of food safety. But when it comes to bird flu there’s plenty more to know.
How to Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement for Taxes
Marilyn Lewis on January 7, 2025
Social Security recipients can’t file their taxes without this form. Here’s how to get a copy of yours.
7 Dieting Tips That Are a Waste of Your Time
Marilyn Lewis on November 19, 2024
Crazy diet advice is as American as apple pie.
What Is ‘the Fed’ — and Why Should You Care?
Marilyn Lewis on June 10, 2024
The Federal Reserve has the power to make our lives better or more difficult.
The Best Day of the Week to Go Grocery Shopping, According to Experts
Marilyn Lewis on June 3, 2024
Here’s how to plan your grocery shopping trip so that it suits your particular needs.
7 Costly Red Flags to Avoid When House Shopping
Marilyn Lewis on May 30, 2024
If you see these things while home-hunting, beware of the big bills that could follow.
7 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Saving Money
Marilyn Lewis on May 13, 2024
These are effective ways to divert money to savings without even noticing that it’s gone.
7 Home Upgrades You Can Do for $5,000 or Less
Marilyn Lewis on May 9, 2024
Have a limited home renovation budget? Try one of these projects.
9 Affordable Ways to Add Privacy to Your Yard
Marilyn Lewis on May 7, 2024
Make your private property actually feel private, without spending thousands on fencing.
6 Signs You’re in a Friendly, Feel-Good Neighborhood
Marilyn Lewis on April 30, 2024
Certain front-yard features make a neighborhood feel more inviting, research shows.
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