Food

Tips for healthy eating during the holidays

Rita R. Robison / December 8, 2011

By Rita R. Robison If you’re like me, you’ve put on a few too many pounds recently and you’re worried […]

How to reduce food waste during the holiday season

Rita R. Robison / November 25, 2011

In the United States, five million tons of household waste is generated each year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. That’s

Tips on cutting the cost of your Thanksgiving dinner

Rita R. Robison / November 17, 2011

By Andrea Woroch, Consumer Writer, Kinoli Inc. Guest Blogger That big turkey dinner won't just put you to sleep this

Celebrating Thanksgiving in the Empty Nest

Rita R. Robison / November 14, 2011

By Kate Forgach, Consumer Writer, Kinoli Inc. Guest Blogger Have your children all flown the coop with nary a look

Wolfgang Puck combination grill/griddles sold by HSN are being recalled due to overheating and electrical shock hazards

Rita R. Robison / November 13, 2011

W.P. Appliances Inc. is recalling about 27,000 Wolfgang Puck Electric Reversible Tri-Grill/Griddles. A defect in the electrical wiring of the

11 free or discounted items for veterans on Veterans Day

Rita R. Robison / November 9, 2011

By Rita R. Robison Veterans Day this year is on 11/11/11. To mark the occasion, many merchants, restaurants, and entertainment

What were your best and worst consumer experiences this week?

Rita R. Robison / November 6, 2011

By Rita R. Robison Which consumer happenings cheered you this week and which ones made you want to scream or

More people celebrating Halloween this year

Rita R. Robison / October 20, 2011

By Rita R. Robison More people are expected to take part in 2011 Halloween festivities. Seven in 10 Americans plan

How consumers vote with their forks

Rita R. Robison / October 14, 2011

By Nancy Mehagian, Health Care Practitioner and Author of “The Supernatural Kids Cookbook” Guest blogger When it comes to food

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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