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Best Easter sales and deals for 2017

Rita R. Robison / April 13, 2017

Easter is 20 days later this year than in 2016. If you’re looking for bargains, WalletHub, personal-finance website, offers ideas […]

What to buy and not buy in April

Rita R. Robison / April 5, 2017

Spring has finally sprung, so it’s time for April shopping. Consumers will find discounts on spring clothing, freebies for Tax

Spring is here, mostly

Rita R. Robison / April 3, 2017

The wind’s blowing as I head down to the capital to take my annual photos of the cherry blossoms. Although

How things have changed

Rita R. Robison / March 21, 2017

Things are different these days, our group of baby boomer bloggers note in last week’s articles. One ponders about whether

What to buy and not buy in March

Rita R. Robison / March 2, 2017

As the weather warms up in March, you’ll find great deals on frozen food, outerwear, and more. Offers.com offers a guide on what

Do you like movies?

Rita R. Robison / February 28, 2017

In the last couple of months, I spent a lot of time watching 28 Academy Award nominated movies for 2016

Best Presidents’ Day deals

Rita R. Robison / February 17, 2017

With Presidents’ Day coming up soon, consumers will find some of the biggest discounts of the year during the holiday

Facts and figures for Valentine’s Day 2017

Rita R. Robison / February 10, 2017

Valentine’s Day, the time many people take to express their affections for their loved one, is fast approaching. Opinions differ

Baby boomer bloggers write about life after the inauguration

Rita R. Robison / January 30, 2017

Earlier this week, I wrote about how life after Donald Trump’s election to the presidency is like falling down the

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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May 21, 2026