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Boomer bloggers spring into action as spring unfolds

Rita R. Robison / May 1, 2014

Karen D. Austin of The Generation Above Me is the host for the Best of Boomer Blogs #355. Midlife is […]

Boomer Guide wins big prize at annual journalism contest

Rita R. Robison / April 26, 2014

At the Washington Press Association awards ceremony Saturday in Seattle, Unlocking The Power of Your Money was presented with a

Baby boomer bloggers writing about boomer problems and politics

Rita R. Robison / April 21, 2014

Tom Sightings of Sightings Over Sixty is the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #354. As the nation

What is our group of bloggers writing about? The past, present, and future

Rita R. Robison / April 14, 2014

I’m the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #353. With spring finally in full bloom, baby boomer bloggers

Retirement, movies, entrepreneurs, and remembrances: They’re all up for discussion by bloggers

Rita R. Robison / April 7, 2014

Laura Lee Carter of the Midlife Crisis Queen is the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #352. Like

Baby boomer bloggers tackle health, retirement, and aging

Rita R. Robison / April 2, 2014

Amy Blitchok of the Modern Senior is the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #351. As Americans are

Baby boomer bloggers tackle the topics of grandkids, moving, music, travel, and health

Rita R. Robison / March 24, 2014

Karen Austin of The Generation Above Me is the host for the Best of Boomer Blogs #350. Yes, that’s right.

Health, art, taxes, and the web grab the attention of baby boomer bloggers this week

Rita R. Robison / March 18, 2014

Tom Sightings of Sightings Over Sixty is the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #349. As March winds

Midlife, moving, memories, and health catch the attention of bloggers

Rita R. Robison / March 10, 2014

I’m the host this week for the Best of Boomer Blogs #348. As the rain pours down in the Seattle

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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