Author: Marilyn Lewis
I specialize in writing about personal finance, real estate and retirement. Talk with me at [email protected].
10 U.S. Counties With the Highest Property Taxes
Marilyn Lewis on May 8, 2023
Here’s a chance to stack your property tax rate against the very highest in the country.
10 Places Where House Flipping Is Most Profitable
Marilyn Lewis on May 4, 2023
Flippers’ profits have been shrinking, and annual profit margins are at their lowest since 2008.
7 Tips for Building an Emergency Food Supply
Marilyn Lewis on April 26, 2023
Is your pantry well-prepared for emergencies? Knowing what to stock up on for emergencies can be a difficult task, but we’re here to help.
10 Cars That Cost More Used Than New
Marilyn Lewis on April 19, 2023
The average lightly used car is priced at 8.1% less than new versions, a big improvement over a year ago. But these models are exceptions.
8 Ways to Use Google Maps You Might Not Know
Marilyn Lewis on April 17, 2023
This popular map program is so woven into daily life that you may not give it much thought. But these tips may surprise you.
The 5 Best and 5 Worst Places for Electric Vehicles
Marilyn Lewis on March 30, 2023
These metro areas have the most (or fewest) EV chargers per resident.
7 Dieting Tips That Are Practically Useless
Marilyn Lewis on March 22, 2023
Crazy diet advice is as American as apple pie.
6 Ways to Get Help With Medicare Expenses
Marilyn Lewis on March 20, 2023
Do you qualify for any of these plans or programs that help pay for Medicare costs?
How to Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement for Taxes
Marilyn Lewis on February 4, 2023
Social Security recipients can’t file their taxes without this form. Here’s how to get a copy of yours.
4 Pitfalls for New Medicare Enrollees
Brandon Ballenger and Marilyn Lewis on February 3, 2023
Medicare’s rules are exacting, and penalties can be stiff and sometimes permanent.
10 States With the Smallest Homes
Marilyn Lewis on January 26, 2023
The average single-family home has more than doubled in size since 1950.
7 Cities Where You Need to Earn $150,000 to Afford a Home
Marilyn Lewis on January 20, 2023
See if you make what it takes to afford the principal, interest, taxes and insurance payments on each of these metros’ median-price homes.
5 Products You Should Never Buy Generic
Marilyn Lewis on January 19, 2023
Sometimes the brand-name version is clearly superior.
9 States Where People Face the Highest Risk of Identity Theft and Fraud
Marilyn Lewis on January 13, 2023
These areas were called out in a report as the riskiest in the U.S. for these crimes.
6 Habits That May Increase Your Chances of Catching the Flu
Marilyn Lewis on January 3, 2023
Avoiding these behaviors can improve the odds you’ll stay healthy during one of the worst flu seasons on record.
The 10 Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers in 2023
Marilyn Lewis on December 22, 2022
These cities and their surrounding areas are more affordable and less competitive. They may offer potential new homeowners the edge they are looking for.
5 States Where Human Composting Is a Legal Alternative to Burial
Marilyn Lewis on December 6, 2022
You may have heard of environmentally friendly options for funerals and burials, but not everyone is familiar with human composting.
What Is ‘the Fed’ — and Why Should You Care?
Marilyn Lewis on November 30, 2022
The Federal Reserve has the power to make our lives better or more difficult.
11 Retirement Funding Goals Everyone Ought to Hit by Age 50
Marilyn Lewis on November 28, 2022
Nail these financial milestones so you can embrace your 50s — and the years beyond.
Will Social Security Run Out of Money?
Marilyn Lewis on November 8, 2022
The problem is not at all unsolvable. Lawmakers have options for responding to changing times, and they’ve used them before.
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