Author name: Rita R. Robison

Facts and figures for Valentine’s Day 2026

Rita R. Robison / February 14, 2026

Valentine’s Day spending is estimated to be more than $29 billion each year, making Valentine’s Day the third most expensive […]

How long does jam last?

Rita R. Robison / February 13, 2026

Before my daughter comes to visit, I throw away any food in the refrigerator that has passed its best by

Kaiser to pay more than $31 million to settle charges it failed to provide adequate access to mental health and substance abuse services

Rita R. Robison / February 10, 2026

Kaiser to pay more than $31 million to settle charges it failed to provide adequate access to mental health and

Best and worst Super Bowl ads 2026

Rita R. Robison / February 9, 2026

For years, I’ve reviewed Super Bowl ads because I’ve been concerned that these highly popular ads have undesirable features –

Take a look at Consumer Reports’ top 10 choices for 2026 cars, trucks, and SUVs, if you’re going to buy a new vehicle

Rita R. Robison / February 8, 2026

Since new car prices continue to be high, it’s important for shoppers to choose a model that’s runs well, keeps

TrumpRx won’t lower prescription drug prices for most consumers, group says

Rita R. Robison / February 7, 2026

TrumpRx is a website where patients will be able to access large discounts on many of the most popular and

AI tools, such as chatbots and deepfakes, are ways scammers steal money from investors

Rita R. Robison / February 6, 2026

Investors need to stay vigilant against a growing wave of AI-powered investment scams as AI becomes more sophisticated. From convincing

Watch out for Super Bowl ticket scams

Rita R. Robison / February 4, 2026

Football fans are being urged to use caution in their online transactions to buy tickets for Super Bowl LX, taking

Two drug companies settle charges they took part in price fixing that caused consumers to pay more than 10 times as much for medication

Rita R. Robison / February 3, 2026

Two pharmaceutical companies have agreed to pay $17.85 million in settlements to resolve charges that they engaged in widespread, long-running

This week's top 10 money tips

1. Look for the deepest discounts for Memorial Day sales on Friday through Monday.

2. Check out this list of the vehicles that provide the best fuel economy topped by the Toyota Prius.

3. Take a look at these ways to save money on food since grocery prices are rising at the fastest rate in four years.

4. Use grocery store apps to save money, if you’re a senior, because some seniors are paying more at the grocery store because they don’t use apps.

5. Stay in Airbnbs to save money when you go on vacations.

6. Be prepared when you rent a car because it’s the only way to ensure your vacation doesn’t end with a surprise thousand-dollar bill.

7. Make sure to take advantage of matching investment plans at work.

8. Check out these personal finance tips that work whether you’re 25 or 55.

9. Watch out for imposter scams, which were the No. 1 scam for the ninth year in a row in FTC’s reports.

10. Beware of these scams if you’re buying World Cup tickets.

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May 21, 2026