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How to remove dandelions naturally

Rita R. Robison / July 23, 2008

While I’ve been busy blogging this spring, dandelions have been busy growing in my yard. What to do? The Washington […]

Boomer consumer blogger meets with writers, despite another late spring, Pacific Northwest snow storm

Rita R. Robison / April 19, 2008

I couldn’t believe it when I looked out my window this morning. Snow, again. And again, I was headed north.

Your Boomer Guide Is a Month Old Now

Rita R. Robison / March 4, 2008

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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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