Author name: Rita R. Robison

Corporations joining green cleaning revolution

Rita R. Robison / February 8, 2008

Large companies like Clorox are working on developing green cleaning products, according to a story on National Public Radio on […]

Oprah and Peter Walsh team up to fight clutter

Rita R. Robison / February 7, 2008

Since I wrote about clutter yesterday, I was intrigued to see how Oprah would spin the topic. Now that I’ve

How do you get rid of all that stuff?

Rita R. Robison / February 6, 2008

Over the years, I’ve written about clutter a number of times. Although I’m making progress, I still have work to

Looking for safety hazards around your home can prevent injuries, save lives

Rita R. Robison / February 5, 2008

Today I tripped over the cable for the cable television I just had installed. Fortunately I didn’t fall. It reminded

Avoid financial upsets with debit and credit card savvy

Rita R. Robison / February 4, 2008

Hidden debit card fees skyrocketing It used to be if you didn’t have any funds in your bank account, the

Research gives information for boomers to ponder in 2008

Rita R. Robison / February 1, 2008

In looking for the latest research on baby boomers, I found more of interest at the library than on the

A PC or Mac for boomers?

Rita R. Robison / January 30, 2008

After putting up with my 10-year-old PC, updated five years ago, it was time for a new computer. I wanted

Making decisions about investments isn’t easy now

Rita R. Robison / January 29, 2008

I’m going to see my financial planner tomorrow for my annual planning meeting. With the downturn in the stock market,

Picking out a competent roofer is a challenge

Rita R. Robison / January 28, 2008

A challenge this week is my new metal shingle roof, installed in September. The metal shingles were defective, so last

This week's top 10 money tips

1. Consider buying certificates of deposits, or CDs, but check on the interest rate for renewing after they expire.

2. Take a look at which companies are sharing tariff refunds with consumers: Walmart, Target, and Burlington by reducing prices, and which ones aren’t, Home Depot, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Ross Stores, Lowe’s, and Apple.

3. Check out these seven essential rules to get the best customer support every time such as verifying your warranty and account status, have critical details in front of you, keep detailed contact logs, and know when and how to escalate.

4. Check out these ways to be a good budgeter and see how your state ranks among the best to worst for the best budgeting skills.

5. Compare prices to get in on what some supermarkets are doing to win back inflation weary shoppers including: cutting prices on selected groceries – Walmart, Stop & Shop, and Giant Eagle; expanding cheaper private-label products – Kroger and Target; and giving reductions that are temporary, regional, or tied to loyalty programs.

6. Watch out for companies that are offering the buy now, pay later payment method for electricity and rent.

7. Check out these ways couples can reduce the stress in their relationship about money including establish common goals, make financial conversations routine, and be transparent about major financial decisions.

8. Take this quiz to find out if you’re really on your best investing behavior.

9. Keep an eye on Costco’s pilot program to offer Medicare Advantage plans to see if they can overcome the significant disadvantages of the plans such as high denial rates, delays in getting care, and limits on the providers that can be seen.

10. Research carefully if you want to retire to a low-tax state. Relocating could actually cost you more than you’d save.

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