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Facts and figures on Halloween 2012

Rita R. Robison / October 20, 2012

About 170 million people plan to celebrate Halloween this year, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. Seven […]

Recall of the Week: GE Profile front load washers due to injury hazard

Rita R. Robison / October 8, 2012

GE Appliances is recalling about 62,000 GE Profile front load washers. The washer’s basket can separate during use and break

Top 10 best and worst Father’s Day presents

Rita R. Robison / June 14, 2012

By Rita R. Robison AskMen.com offers these suggestions for gifts your dad will appreciate: Landscaping services Sports tickets Meat for

What to look for at this year’s Memorial Day sales

Rita R. Robison / May 25, 2012

Planning to hit the stores on Memorial Day weekend to look for great bargains? Many times, holiday sales are a

Last-minute Mother’s Day gifts for your mom

Rita R. Robison / May 10, 2012

By Rita R. Robison Mother's Day is Sunday, and it's crunch time to get mom that perfect gift. It’s getting

Spring apparel, candy to send Easter sales past $16 billion, survey says

Rita R. Robison / April 5, 2012

Americans will spend an average of $145 on everything from apparel and candy to food and decorations this year, up

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

Super Bowl 2012: More violent, sexist ads

Rita R. Robison / February 6, 2012

By Rita R. Robison Ads during Sunday’s Super Bowl cost $3.5 million for a 30-second spot, up from last year's

Levels of cadmium reduced in jewelry for kids, adults by some retailers

Rita R. Robison / January 13, 2012

By Rita R. Robison To protect yourself and your children and grandchildren from the dangers of cadmium in jewelry, shop

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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