Clothing

Recall of the Week: Madewell sandals due to fall hazard

Rita R. Robison / August 23, 2015

Madewell Inc. is recalling about 50,600 pairs of sandals in the United States and 300 pairs in Canada. The metal […]

Facts and figures for Father’s Day 2015

Rita R. Robison / June 19, 2015

Father’s Day is coming up soon. What are your plans? Will you be able to spend time with your dad?

What to buy and not buy at Memorial Day sales

Rita R. Robison / May 22, 2015

Memorial Day is May 25 this year, and the holiday marks the unofficial start of the summer season. As with

Scientists recommend throwing away nonstick cookware and products with waterproofing chemicals

Rita R. Robison / May 19, 2015

More than 200 scientists signed the “Madrid Statement” recently calling for an end to the use of a class of

Facts and figures on moms for Mother’s Day 2015

Rita R. Robison / May 8, 2015

Mother’s Day, the day when we pay tribute to our moms, is coming up soon. What are your plans? If

Facts and figures for Easter 2015

Rita R. Robison / April 3, 2015

What are your plans for Easter this year? The average person celebrating Easter will spend $140.62, slightly more than last

Super Bowl ads still sexist and violent, but in different ways, and older adults fare somewhat better

Rita R. Robison / February 2, 2015

I was surprisingly hopeful as the Super Bowl 2015 ads rolled on and on. No slapping and shoving women, no

What to buy and not buy in January

Rita R. Robison / January 5, 2015

I’ll be shopping at the January sales. It’s often possible to get a good deal on a warm, winter coat,

Shopping tips for Cyber Monday

Rita R. Robison / November 29, 2014

If you don’t like shopping on Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday isn’t your thing, and you skipped Small Business Saturday, Cyber

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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