Finances

Jobs, midlife challenges, 20-somethings, travel, shame, and 401(k) are the topics for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs

Rita R. Robison / May 22, 2013

Sarah Cornell of Blue Blinds Media is the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #309. The boomer blog […]

Watch out for charity fraud, home repair scams, and price gouging following tornadoes in Oklahoma

Rita R. Robison / May 22, 2013

Photo: Ks0stm Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt Tuesday issued a warning for Oklahomans and donors around the country to beware

Automatic 401(k) savings feature not the best way to meet retirement needs

Rita R. Robison / May 17, 2013

Is your 401(k) is on autopilot? If so, it may be time to take a look at it. A growing

Facts and figures for Mother’s Day this year

Rita R. Robison / May 10, 2013

The driving force behind Mother's Day was Anna Jarvis, who organized observances in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia on May 10,

Attorney general charges two big banks are violating terms of mortgage settlement

Rita R. Robison / May 7, 2013

New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman plans to sue Bank of America and Wells Fargo for repeatedly violating the

Guns, living life well, parenting, health, sports, finances, and charities are topics for this week’s blogger roundup

Rita R. Robison / May 6, 2013

I’m the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #307. As spring is finally underway and May

What consumers need to know about crowdfunding

Rita R. Robison / May 2, 2013

Within days, crowdfunding websites reportedly raised more than $2 million to support victims of the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy. While

Fear, sex, money, life’s meaning, and moving are the topics for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs

Rita R. Robison / April 30, 2013

From the other side of the world, Katie Foster of Arabian Tales and Other Amazing Adventures is the host for

Stay away from payday and deposit advance loans: Report shows they trap consumers in debt

Rita R. Robison / April 25, 2013

A report on payday and deposit advance loans found that for many consumers these products lead to a cycle of

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