Food

Most people eat genetically modified food but don’t know it

Rita R. Robison / January 6, 2009

I’ve been concerned about the health effects of genetically modified food for years, but hadn’t figured out how to approach […]

Top 10 consumer stories of 2008

Rita R. Robison / December 31, 2008

Here’s my take on the most important consumer stories of the year: The sagging economy. The collapse of the stock

Vegetarian cookbook offers great information, recipes on eating foods low on the glycemic index

Rita R. Robison / December 26, 2008

I was lucky to get a great new cookbook as a Christmas present from my daughter. It’s called “The New

How baby boomers can survive Thanksgiving Day with their relatives

Rita R. Robison / November 26, 2008

Many baby boomers will be hosting Thanksgiving Dinner tomorrow, and family and friends will gather for a happy, heart-warming celebration.

How baby boomers can reduce Thanksgiving stress

Rita R. Robison / November 25, 2008

As a boomer consumer, I’m sure you’re able to think of times when you’ve experienced Thanksgiving stress. With the big

How to Cook a Wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner

Rita R. Robison / November 25, 2008

How are your Thanksgiving dinner plans shaping up? If you’re reading my blog, you may still be looking for new

How you can help green America

Rita R. Robison / October 24, 2008

Co-op America is celebrating its 25th anniversary. In the Fall 2008 issue of Quarterly magazine, Co-op America offers an article

How to prevent and manage diabetes

Rita R. Robison / October 23, 2008

Studies show that modest weight loss can lower the risk of getting diabetes, and it can help minimize side effects

Fast food calorie information helpful to overweight baby boomers

Rita R. Robison / October 20, 2008

One in three baby boomers is not just overweight but obese. Having the number of calories listed for every item

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