Author: Maryalene LaPonsie
5 Odd but Effective Ways to Keep Cool Without A/C
Maryalene LaPonsie on June 26, 2019
Going without A/C during the summer can be miserable. But these unusual tactics can actually help you cool down.
10 Things That Can Ding Your Social Security Benefit
Maryalene LaPonsie on June 25, 2019
Here are 10 things that could mean less money in your pocket during retirement.
19 Things You Should Never Buy at a Grocery Store
Maryalene LaPonsie on June 23, 2019
These household necessities are overpriced at the grocery store. Here’s where to get them cheaper.
5 Ways Retirement Planning Is Different for Women
Maryalene LaPonsie on June 20, 2019
Here are the special retirement challenges women face — and what they can do to tackle them.
4 Credit Repair Company Lies — and How to Fix Your Score Without Help
Maryalene LaPonsie on June 18, 2019
Credit repair companies promise the sun and the moon, but they may instead be taking you for an expensive ride.
The Best and Worst Entry-Level Jobs in 2019
Maryalene LaPonsie on June 17, 2019
This analysis of pay, future job prospects and safety of a work environment reveals some of the more and less desirable occupations for new job seekers.
14 Service Providers Most Likely to Lower Your Bill If You Ask
Maryalene LaPonsie on June 15, 2019
With these phone, cable and internet companies, it might be easier than you think to negotiate your bill down.
10 Things You Need for Lifelong Financial Health and Wealth
Maryalene LaPonsie on June 15, 2019
These products are the ingredients for a stable financial life so you can weather whatever comes your way.
15 Tools To Help You Save on Every Kind of Travel
Maryalene LaPonsie on June 13, 2019
No matter your travel style or destination, there are ways to get a better deal.
8 High-Paying Eco-Friendly Jobs
Maryalene LaPonsie on June 12, 2019
Want to heal the planet? You can feel good about money earned in these environmental fields.
21 Ways to Sharpen Your Memory at Any Age
Maryalene LaPonsie on June 10, 2019
From eating the right foods to daydreaming, these strategies will help you keep your mind in shape.
7 Secret Perks of Individual Retirement Accounts
Maryalene LaPonsie on June 2, 2019
IRAs come with bells and whistles that many other savings and investment accounts lack — including some that you may not know exist.
11 Features That Can Make Your Home Sell Faster
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 30, 2019
Homebuyers want these features most of all.
The Lazy Person’s Guide to Money Management
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 30, 2019
This guide quickly explains what you need to know, leaving you with the time to take vacations, read books or play golf this summer.
10 Habits Happy People Use to Make Life Better
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 26, 2019
If you want to walk through life with a smile on your face, try these habits on for size.
21 Things You Should Always Buy at a Dollar Store
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 26, 2019
The dollar store is the most amazing place to find bargains for certain purchases. Yes, even pregnancy tests.
5 Common and Costly Retirement Investing Mistakes
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 20, 2019
Avoid these five common retirement fund mistakes, or you might have to work well into old age.
15 Overlooked Ways Retirees Can Stretch Their Savings
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 12, 2019
Getting older presents new ways to save money. Study these strategies to make your golden years more golden.
How to Save Up to 70% on 7 Everyday Purchases
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 10, 2019
Stop getting sucked into paying a premium when perfectly good alternatives are available at huge savings.
10 Influential Money Lessons From Mom
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 8, 2019
As Mother’s Day nears, we consider some of the wise ways our moms taught us to save and spend money.
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