It’s time to live a more financially secure life. Making your money last a lifetime can be easy, and one place to start would be in your household. This week’s personal finance articles explain how to ‘smart save’ in the home.

Here’s what you need to know this week:

• Having trouble checking items off your annual spending checklist? Business Insider talks about 17 tips for making your money last a lifetime starting with analyzing your spending, leading up to retirement and investment opportunities.

• Don’t let your hard-earned cash get sucked out of your hands by your home spending. Trim your household costs room by room with the help from Daily Finance.

• Are pricey home remodels clouding your vision for boosting your home’s value? Fortunately, there’s a smart way to go about it. Reviewed.com talks about properly researching home remodels that can help your return on investment.