Food

Free Halloween treats and deals being offered this year

Rita R. Robison / October 30, 2014

In addition to getting free treats at your neighbors, you can get free food and deals from participating businesses. Offers.com […]

Today’s consumer tip: Beware of claims that plastic bags are biodegradable

Rita R. Robison / October 21, 2014

Just because a company says its plastic bags are biodegradable doesn’t mean it’s true. The staff of the Federal Trade

Today’s consumer tip: How to cut your kitchen counter clutter

Rita R. Robison / October 17, 2014

When my daughter came to visit and we were getting ready for a party, she moved my bread maker

Despite mounting evidence on superbugs, meat industry continues to fight regulation of antibiotic use in animals

Rita R. Robison / October 15, 2014

I watched the Frontline program “The Trouble With Antibiotics” Tuesday evening. The meat industry’s response to the emerging crisis in

Frontline program tonight tackles issue of antibiotic overuse in the meat industry

Rita R. Robison / October 14, 2014

Tonight at 7 p.m. ET, PBS’s Frontline will air the second in its two-part series on the mounting crisis of antibiotics resistance

Today’s consumer tip: How to remove a wax or wax/plastic seal on top of a wine cork

Rita R. Robison / October 12, 2014

I wished I’d looked up how to do this before I tried it, but I was in a hurry and

Today’s consumer tip: Don’t buy these items at Costco

Rita R. Robison / October 11, 2014

I have a small family, so I only buy a few items at Costco because many of the packages are

Today’s consumer tip: Get a $10 refund or $15 worth of Red Bull

Rita R. Robison / October 8, 2014

Consumers who purchased a Red Bull beverage between January 1, 2002, and October 3, 2014, may be able to receive

Finances, travel, TV, and health grab the attention of baby boomer bloggers this week

Rita R. Robison / October 6, 2014

I’m the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #376. As always, our blogging group is writing about intriguing

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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