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Past articles by Marilyn:
Does a Reverse Mortgage Make Sense? 3 Things to Know
There’s a lot of bad information out there about reverse mortgages. Here’s the straight scoop. → Read More
10 Places Where the Most Adults Live With Their Parents
A quarter of Americans aged 25 to 34 live with their parents today, compared with just 9% in 1971. → Read More
10 States With the Smallest Homes
The average single-family home has more than doubled in size since 1950. → Read More
7 Cities Where You Need to Earn $150,000 to Afford a Home
See if you make what it takes to afford the principal, interest, taxes and insurance payments on each of these metros' median-price homes. → Read More
9 States Where People Face the Highest Risk of Identity Theft and Fraud
These areas were called out in a report as the riskiest in the U.S. for these crimes. → Read More
6 Habits That May Increase Your Chances of Catching the Flu
Avoiding these behaviors can improve the odds you'll stay healthy during one of the worst flu seasons on record. → Read More
The 10 Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers in 2023
These cities and their surrounding areas are more affordable and less competitive. They may offer potential new homeowners the edge they are looking for. → Read More
8 of the Most Dangerous Roads in America
Harrowing hairpin turns, heavy traffic, ice and blinding fog are just some of the potentially lethal perils on these highways. → Read More
5 States Where Human Composting Is a Legal Alternative to Burial
You may have heard of environmentally friendly options for funerals and burials, but not everyone is familiar with human composting. → Read More
What Is ‘the Fed’ — and Why Should You Care?
The Federal Reserve has the power to make our lives better or more difficult. → Read More
15 Great Places to Retire Where Health Care Is Good
These retiree-friendly cities offer access to excellent health care. → Read More
Will Social Security Run Out of Money?
The problem is not at all unsolvable. Lawmakers have options for responding to changing times, and they've used them before. → Read More
8 Free Resources for Navigating Medicare Enrollment Periods
Start shopping for Medicare plans right away so you have time to get the help you need. → Read More
9 Factors That Impact the Size of Your Social Security Check
How much money will be in your Social Security retirement check and how much can you keep? For retirees, these are burning questions. → Read More
Will Housing Prices Continue to Drop?
The housing market changed this year. After 10 years of appreciation, the rapid growth of home prices is screeching to a halt. → Read More
7 of the Most Beautiful Places to Retire in America
What's your ideal retirement spot like? The chances are good that it looks like one of these stunning locales. → Read More
10 of the Cheapest Places to Live in Texas
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. → Read More
7 Home Maintenance Mistakes You Need to Avoid
These common missteps can lead to costly damage. → Read More
What Happened When I Canceled My Amazon Prime
The membership didn't offer me enough value to merit the cost. But there's more to it than that. → Read More
7 Common Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid
Pros say these are among the biggest remodeling missteps homeowners make. → Read More