Author: Maryalene LaPonsie
7 Steps for Finding a Great, Affordable Kids Summer Camp
Maryalene LaPonsie on April 4, 2019
Parents, summer is in sight! Here are seven tips for finding the right camp at a great price.
11 Money-Making Side Gigs You Probably Haven’t Considered
Maryalene LaPonsie on March 29, 2019
Some of the things you can do to earn a buck are lucrative, if a bit unexpected.
6 Signs You Should Hire a Pro for a Home Improvement Project
Maryalene LaPonsie on March 27, 2019
Deciding to go DIY sometimes can be costly — or disastrous. Learn when to put down the tools and call in a pro.
It’s Worth Paying More for These 7 Things
Maryalene LaPonsie on March 24, 2019
Sometimes, the difference in quality makes it worthwhile to open your wallet a little wider.
Save More Money This Year Using 5 Fun Tricks
Maryalene LaPonsie on March 23, 2019
Saving money doesn’t have to be painful. Here are some ways to game yourself into stashing more cash.
Stop Overpaying for These 10 Everyday Items
Maryalene LaPonsie on March 17, 2019
Did you nab a great bargain recently? If it fell into one of these categories, you may have been hoodwinked.
14 Expenses You May Be Tempted to Claim as Tax Deductions — but Shouldn’t
Maryalene LaPonsie on March 8, 2019
Thinking of padding your federal tax return by deducting these expenses? Find out why that could be a costly mistake.
How to Pick the Best Medicare Supplement Plan in 4 Steps
Maryalene LaPonsie on March 7, 2019
Here is your simple guide to supplemental Medicare health insurance plans, also known as Medigap plans — what they are and why you need one.
Beware These 7 Unexpected Costs of Retirement
Maryalene LaPonsie on March 6, 2019
You think you’ve got it all figured out, but does your retirement budget account for these common costs?
7 Dumb Mistakes That Cost Homebuyers Tons of Money
Maryalene LaPonsie on March 5, 2019
Make even one of these mistakes and it can effectively add five figures or more to the price you pay for a house.
The 20 Most Admired Companies in the World
Maryalene LaPonsie on March 4, 2019
It’s nice to be loved by your fans, but it’s even better to be respected by your peers. Businesspeople say these companies are the best in 2019.
The 10 Golden Rules of Retiring Rich
Maryalene LaPonsie on March 1, 2019
You don’t have to be wealthy now to be a millionaire at retirement.
How to Switch Banks in 5 Steps
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 26, 2019
Hate the service — or the interest rate — that you are getting at your bank? Here’s how to find a better institution.
9 Things Everyone Needs to Achieve Lifelong Financial Stability
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 25, 2019
These products are the cornerstones of a solid financial foundation that can weather the unexpected.
The 5 Best Tax Software Programs for 2019
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 23, 2019
These products will save you money and grief in the process of filing your tax return.
The 6 Worst Mortgage Mistakes You Can Make
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 21, 2019
A house may be the most important purchase of your life. Don’t blow it by making one of these dumb mistakes.
9 Key Questions to Test Your Credit Card IQ
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 20, 2019
Know the answers to these common credit questions, or it could cost you.
How to Save on Every Type of Insurance
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 18, 2019
Tech startups are making it easy to find the best rates for insurance products of every kind.
13 Things That Got a Lot More Expensive in 2018
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 17, 2019
These everyday products and services are now more expensive due to factors ranging from inflation to tariffs.
25 Ways to Spend Less on Food
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 14, 2019
Eating well can be expensive — unless you know these tricks and tips for cutting your food bill.
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