Bargains

Getting free shipping is my best consumer experience this week while new rules at health care offices irritate

Rita R. Robison / April 2, 2012

By Rita R. Robison I was pleased this week to save money on face and body soap, while a new […]

What interests you on Presidents’ Day? Finding bargains, traveling, or celebrating America?

Rita R. Robison / February 17, 2012

By Rita R. Robison It’s a strange custom. The holiday to honor two great presidents and the history of our

Free Shipping Day is Dec. 16

Rita R. Robison / December 8, 2011

By Rita R. Robison If you find it’s mid-December and you still have some gifts you’d like to order from

Which stores are opening first for Black Friday sales?

Rita R. Robison / November 23, 2011

Retail stores are racing to see who can open earliest for this year’s Black Friday sales, with some opening on

Tips on cutting the cost of your Thanksgiving dinner

Rita R. Robison / November 17, 2011

By Andrea Woroch, Consumer Writer, Kinoli Inc. Guest Blogger That big turkey dinner won't just put you to sleep this

11 free or discounted items for veterans on Veterans Day

Rita R. Robison / November 9, 2011

By Rita R. Robison Veterans Day this year is on 11/11/11. To mark the occasion, many merchants, restaurants, and entertainment

Easy, cheap costumes for your dog on Halloween

Rita R. Robison / October 25, 2011

By Andrea Woroch, Consumer Writer for Kinoli Inc. Guest Blogger Cats loathe costumes but some dogs revel in dressing up

Tailgating too expensive in tight money times? Use these thrifty tips to get back in the game

Rita R. Robison / September 14, 2011

By Andrea Woroch, Consumer Writer Guest Blogger, Kinoli Inc. Fire up the grill and get ready for kickoff; football season

What’s happening on Labor Day 2011?

Rita R. Robison / September 3, 2011

By Rita R. Robison What are your plans for Labor Day? Traveling? Flipping burgers at a barbecue? Going to the

This week's top 10 money tips

1. Look for bargains in May on mattresses, appliances, spring clothing, cookware, bedding, and more.

2. Be careful of fees when you use buy now, pay later for purchases.

3. Take a look at these financial terms that people don’t understand, which are costing them nearly $1,000 a year.

4. Spruce up your finances for spring with these tips.

5. Be sure to understand the new requirements for realtor fees because a settlement with realtors hasn’t resulted in the savings expected.

6. Take a look on these details on how Amazon bullies companies in to increasing prices, which costs people more.

7. Beware of debt relief companies that use false claims and charge illegal upfront fees.

8. Be aware Party City is making a comeback by launching inside Staples locations.

9. Pick YouTube TV for live sports and simplicity, or Hulu if you want an all-in-one replacement for both cable and streaming, if you’re trying to decide between the two.

10. Be aware Whirlpool has agreed to a class action settlement to resolve claims that certain refrigerators it manufactured are defective.

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