Author: Maryalene LaPonsie
9 Simple Money Moves to Make Before the New Year
Maryalene LaPonsie on December 18, 2018
Reduce your risk of identity theft, lower your tax burden and organize your finances — all during the commercial breaks of your favorite shows.
17 Surprising Facts About Social Security
Maryalene LaPonsie on December 16, 2018
You may think you know all about Social Security but do you know these 17 things?
Is Your State Ready for Recession? The Best- and Worst-Prepared for the Storm
Maryalene LaPonsie on December 11, 2018
It’s only a matter of time before the next economic downturn comes along. How ready is your state?
5 Retail Lies That Cost You Money — and How to Foil Them
Maryalene LaPonsie on December 9, 2018
Not everything a retailer says is on the up and up. Here are five common ways stores bend the truth, and how you can avoid being taken.
Should You Get a Store Credit Card? It’s Tempting
Maryalene LaPonsie on December 5, 2018
It seems like an easy way to get an extra 10 to 15 percent off your purchase, but will applying for that store credit card come back to bite you?
9 Great Kid Gifts for $10 or Less
Maryalene LaPonsie on December 4, 2018
If you have a bunch of kids on your Christmas list, we’ve got you covered. Here are some cool kid gifts that won’t break the bank.
13 Housecleaning Hacks That Save You Time and Money
Maryalene LaPonsie on November 25, 2018
Cleaning is a necessary evil. We have tricks that can save you cash and get you through those chores more quickly.
15 Stores With the Best Return Policies
Maryalene LaPonsie on November 21, 2018
When in search of the best gifts, don’t forget to plan for those that might not work out. These stores have policies that make it easy to return unwanted items.
It’s Worth Paying Extra for These 7 Items
Maryalene LaPonsie on November 18, 2018
Open your wallet a little wider for these things, and it will be money well-spent.
9 Ways to Screw Up a Job Search When You’re Over 50
Maryalene LaPonsie on November 16, 2018
Finding a job in your 50s or 60s isn’t hopeless — unless you make these crucial mistakes.
10 Things You Need for Lifelong Financial Success
Maryalene LaPonsie on November 16, 2018
Each of these products is essential to the financial stability you will need through all of life’s ups and downs.
7 Tips for Landing Your Dream Job
Maryalene LaPonsie on November 15, 2018
Even if the company of your dreams never seems to be hiring, there’s often a way to get in the door.
The Top 25 Companies Hiring for Work-From-Home Jobs Right Now
Maryalene LaPonsie on November 7, 2018
Teach, consult, coordinate, code and more — from the comfort of your own home. Opportunities to work remotely are growing exponentially.
Stay Anonymous — and Other Survival Tips for Lottery Winners
Maryalene LaPonsie on November 7, 2018
You’ve won big. Now, don’t blow it. Here’s how to make the most of that windfall.
8 Household Items That Go Bad — or Become Dangerous
Maryalene LaPonsie on November 4, 2018
Before you stock up, know that some common household items go bad — even if you thought they would last forever.
19 Things You Shouldn’t Buy at a Warehouse Store
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 30, 2018
Your favorite warehouse store is packed with good deals, but these products are not among them.
The 13 Best Things to Buy at Warehouse Stores
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 26, 2018
Warehouse stores save their best bargains for certain types of products. Here’s what to shop for at Costco, Sam’s Club, BJ’s and other club stores.
The 7 Worst Things You Can Buy at a Dollar Store
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 21, 2018
Dollar stores lure us in with their rock-bottom prices, but not everything is a bargain. We suggest you steer clear of these items.
21 Things You Should Always Buy at a Dollar Store
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 21, 2018
The dollar store is the most amazing place to find bargains for certain purchases.
7 Ways to Guarantee You’ll Never Have Enough to Retire
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 21, 2018
Planning for retirement savings to last until you are 90 or older is a daunting job. Make these errors, and the task goes from “difficult” to “impossible.”
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