Food

How to cut your use of plastic in 2014

Rita R. Robison / January 4, 2014

Today, the United States produces far more plastic waste than can be recovered or recycled. As a result, plastic now pollutes […]

What did you have for New Year’s dinner?

Rita R. Robison / January 2, 2014

Since it’s cold and chilly, I decided to have beef stew for New Year’s dinner. Living in the Seattle area,

Top 10 tips for consumers in 2014

Rita R. Robison / December 31, 2013

The beginning of a new year is a good time for consumers to look at where they’ve been in the

Best wishes on Christmas Day

Rita R. Robison / December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, if Christmas is a day you celebrate. I'm having a wonderful celebration

How to make healthier holiday choices

Rita R. Robison / December 23, 2013

If you’re like me, you’re struggling this holiday season. My last hemoglobin A1C test was even higher than the one

Top 10 stories on the Boomer Guide this year

Rita R. Robison / December 20, 2013

It’s been rewarding year for me writing about consumer issues for the Baby Boomer Nation. What articles have my readers

FDA issues voluntary rule to phase out antibiotic use in animals that aren’t sick, but consumer groups say it does little protect to human health

Rita R. Robison / December 12, 2013

Photo: H20 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a long-pending, voluntary plan on Wednesday to help phase out the

Helpful information on health, grieving, nostalgia, and holiday food from baby boomer bloggers

Rita R. Robison / December 9, 2013

Amy Blithok of Modern Senior is the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #337. This week’s blog offering

Best wishes on Thanksgiving Day

Rita R. Robison / November 28, 2013

In looking through my photos of previous of Thanksgiving dinners, I’m getting really ready for Thursday’s celebrating. Photos of platters

This week's top 10 money tips

1. Take a look at this list of unique Father’s Day deals.

2. Be sure to take the time to check out the new requirements for student loan borrowers before July 1, 2026.

3. Save money on tomatoes – which have gone up 40 percent over the last year – by shopping local, comparing tomato varieties, using canned for cooking, and stocking up when prices drop.

4. Look at Costco for recent price cuts on some of its Kirkland products.

5. Use of cash or a debit card rather than a credit card results in higher costs for those consumers unlike credit card users who get rewards to offset the increased prices companies need to charge to pay for credit card swipe fees.

6. Get three written estimates, ask for itemized pricing, and do minor plumbing fixes yourself to keep plumbing costs down.

7. Check out these recommendations on what not to keep in your purse or wallet to avoid financial loss and identity theft.

8. Watch out for mortgage assistance relief companies who mislead consumers into paying unlawful upfront fees and don’t help with mortgage problems.

9. Compare mortgage rates when you buy a home so you don’t make a $62,000 mistake – the cost of not comparing mortgage rates.

10. Check out this list of items not to put in your will.

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June 11, 2026