Author name: Rita R. Robison

Laptop secured: Will it be the right choice?

Rita R. Robison / May 1, 2008

Well, I did it. I bought a Sony VAIO VGN-FZ220U/B Widescreen Notebook. It has: • Vista Ultimate; Wireless-N support• […]

Another day spent on the computer trail

Rita R. Robison / April 30, 2008

Today I went to the Apple store in Tukwila, Wash., to see what could be done about reducing the eye

Should I buy this laptop?

Rita R. Robison / April 29, 2008

After shopping around, I think the HP Pavilion DV2718US Widescreen Notebook might be a good choice for me. It has:

Laptop quest continues

Rita R. Robison / April 28, 2008

Today I went on a price-comparison shopping spree for a new PC laptop. It’s amazing. There're so many PC laptops

Do you like your PC laptop?

Rita R. Robison / April 27, 2008

When I made the decision recently to update my computer, I bought an i-Mac. I decided on the desktop model

Celebrating the planet with gusto

Rita R. Robison / April 26, 2008

Every year, people in Olympia, Wash., gather to celebrate the goodness of the earth and bring attention to the plight

New retirement ideas shake old beliefs

Rita R. Robison / April 25, 2008

Baby boomers are changing the way we look at retirement, and they’ll be living a lifestyle quite different in their

Read the fine print, even on a coupon

Rita R. Robison / April 24, 2008

When a friend and I made arrangements to meet for dinner last week, we decided we’d check our coupons and

Do you need TV Turnoff Week?

Rita R. Robison / April 23, 2008

Baby boomers spend 2.83 hours a day watching TV. And they spend 2.69 hours a day online. What’s wrong with

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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