Brandon Marcus

Raised beds do not need an expensive autumn makeover. A little cleanup, some strategic soil care, and a few inexpensive materials can leave those beds in much better shape when spring rolls around.

Buying a new home before selling the old one can feel like solving a puzzle while someone keeps moving the pieces.

Cars A stay-at-home mom should have access to her own vehicle whenever the family budget can reasonably support it, and that has little to do with luxury or convenience.

A stay-at-home mom should have access to her own vehicle whenever the family budget can reasonably support it, and that has little to do with luxury or convenience. A dedicated vehicle gives her a practical way to handle appointments, errands, school activities, emergencies, and ordinary life without waiting for someone else to come home. The […] The post Why Your Wife Should Always Have a Vehicle If She’s A Stay At Home Mom appeared first on Clever Dude Personal Finance & Money .

Brown grass usually calls for a sprinkler, a hose, or perhaps a resigned shrug at the weather.

News Chrysler is recalling 844,027 newer Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler vehicles because a software problem may prevent the rearview camera image from appearing when drivers shift into reverse.

A NHTSA recall lookup can turn a vague worry about a vehicle into a very specific answer, but only when drivers search correctly.

A winning lottery ticket can turn an ordinary trip to the gas station into a very complicated financial moment.

Late-summer heat can turn a perfectly reasonable garden into a collection of thirsty plants by lunchtime.

Late summer can reveal the plants that spent June and July quietly plotting a takeover.