Marilyn Lewis
The Top 6 Ways Retirees Plan to Spend Their Savings
Marilyn Lewis on May 9, 2022
Retirees plan to use their savings in ways that may surprise you.
8 Things You Should Never Buy at Sam’s Club
Marilyn Lewis on April 26, 2022
Sam’s Club can be fun, but don’t assume that everything there is a great deal.
Ditching Amazon Prime? 4 Smart Ways to Live Without It
Marilyn Lewis on February 18, 2022
If you want to drop your Prime membership or just test life without it, here’s how to replace the most valuable perks.
Resolutions 2022: Finding the Right Financial Help
Marilyn Lewis on January 6, 2022
Financial counselors are not all created equal. Here’s how to avoid scoundrels and find people who will help you conquer debts.
8 Easy Ways to Cut Back on Meat
Marilyn Lewis and B.T. Ballenger on November 23, 2021
You don’t have to go cold turkey to enjoy the savings and health benefits of eating less meat.
8 Home Improvements That Can Lower Your Insurance Rates
Marilyn Lewis on November 8, 2021
Many insurers offer discounts for upgrades that reduce the risk of homeowners needing to file a claim.
10 Things Americans Spent Less Money on During the Pandemic
Marilyn Lewis on October 12, 2021
Despite higher earnings and some inflation, Americans spent a lot less on these expenses in 2020.
7 Major Restaurant Chains That Are Hiking Prices
Marilyn Lewis on September 23, 2021
Prices are rising by up to 10% at some of America’s favorite eateries.
10 Things That Are Cheaper Today Than They Were 10 Years Ago
Marilyn Lewis on August 26, 2021
Time does funny things. Amid inflation, these purchases have lower prices today than a decade ago.
10 Alternatives to a Reverse Mortgage
Marilyn Lewis on August 9, 2021
A reverse mortgage can be tempting. But consider these cheaper, safer options first.
The Surprising Tax Numbers for 4 of America’s Biggest Billionaires
Marilyn Lewis on June 11, 2021
A leak of IRS data reveals how much America’s richest really pay in taxes.
10 Alternatives to Dental Insurance
Marilyn Lewis on May 25, 2021
Not every dental insurance plan makes financial sense.
10 Jobs the Pandemic May Kill
Marilyn Lewis on April 21, 2021
These jobs were facing trouble before, but COVID-19 made things worse.
19 Ways to Lower Your Utility Bills While Hunkered Down
Marilyn Lewis, Susan Ladika and Emmet Pierce on March 8, 2021
Wasted energy and water spell opportunities for saving money at a time when every penny counts.
22 Cities Where Home Appreciation Is Spiking
Marilyn Lewis on February 26, 2021
The annual home value growth rate in these cities is over 10%.
Rent Prices Have Dropped in These 9 Formerly Hot Markets
Marilyn Lewis on February 24, 2021
It’s not just home prices that have been affected significantly by the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 Simple Ways to Invest Your Retirement Savings
Marilyn Lewis on February 9, 2021
Our futures depend on what we do today and tomorrow. Here’s how to get started and what to watch out for.
The 10 Most Popular Home Improvements Amid COVID-19
Marilyn Lewis on February 6, 2021
Stuck at home, homeowners have been fluffing their nests.
3 Silver Linings of the Pandemic — and How to Make the Most of Them
Marilyn Lewis on February 3, 2021
Use these upsides of COVID-19 to improve your life during this trying time.
9 Ways to Pull Together the Down Payment for a Home
Marilyn Lewis on January 18, 2021
Where can you find a huge chunk of cash for a down payment? We have some suggestions.
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