Marilyn Lewis
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.
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.
10 Cars That Cost More Used Than New
Marilyn Lewis on April 24, 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.
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.
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 23, 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.
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.
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.
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.
The 15 Worst U.S. Cities for Retirees
Marilyn Lewis on October 20, 2022
The researchers focused on affordability, activities, health care and quality of life.
What Happened When I Canceled My Amazon Prime
Marilyn Lewis on October 12, 2022
The membership didn’t offer me enough value to merit the cost. But there’s more to it than that.
Will Housing Prices Continue to Drop?
Marilyn Lewis on September 9, 2022
The housing market changed this year. After 10 years of appreciation, the rapid growth of home prices is screeching to a halt.
10 of the Cheapest Places to Live in Texas
Marilyn Lewis on August 29, 2022
A lower cost of living, available jobs and a good quality of life are driving many people to move from other parts of the U.S. to Texas.
7 Home Maintenance Mistakes You Need to Avoid
Marilyn Lewis on July 29, 2022
These common missteps can lead to costly damage.
18 Cheap Summer Upgrades That Improve Your Home and Life
Marilyn Lewis on July 20, 2022
These easy projects let you spruce up your home and enjoy it more this season.
7 Common Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid
Marilyn Lewis on July 7, 2022
Pros say these are among the biggest remodeling missteps homeowners make.
How to Undo Your Social Security Claim in 4 Steps
Marilyn Lewis on May 23, 2022
Yes, some — not all — beneficiaries can pull out and reapply later. Here’s how, step-by-step.
6 Typical Warning Signs of a Recession
Dori Zinn and Marilyn Lewis on May 13, 2022
Jittery over unpredictable financial markets? These indicators offer a reality check on the risks.
9 Tips for Sane and Successful Stock Investing
Marilyn Lewis on May 12, 2022
Here’s how to seize growth without losing your mind.
12 Tips for Surviving a Volatile Stock Market
Marilyn Lewis on May 10, 2022
Uncertainty is scary. How do investors stay calm and avoid mistakes?
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