Gifts

Tips for buying jewelry for the holidays

Rita R. Robison / December 19, 2014

By Carol Kando.jpgneda, Counsel, Federal Trade Commission, Consumer and Business Education As the old song goes, “Silver and gold, silver […]

The 12 scams of Christmas

Rita R. Robison / December 18, 2014

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it also could potentially be the most profitable for scammers. The

Today is free shipping day

Rita R. Robison / December 18, 2014

Today, Dec. 18, is free shipping day. But, be careful if you’re still shopping and place an order online because

Christmas shipping deadlines 2014

Rita R. Robison / December 17, 2014

It seems unbelievable, but Offers.com is saying that FedEx will deliver packages on Christmas. Needless to say, it still recommends

How targeted ads ruin holiday surprises

Rita R. Robison / December 17, 2014

By Dave Vronay, Founder and CEO, GoHeard.com Part of the joy of the holiday season is in the element of

Baby boomer bloggers focus on travel, holiday shopping, dreams, pets and housing

Rita R. Robison / December 8, 2014

Meryl Baer of Six Decades and Counting is the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #383. It’s December,

Give wisely on Giving Tuesday and throughout holiday season

Rita R. Robison / December 2, 2014

Giving Tuesday, the national day of giving, launches the holiday giving season on December 2, following Black Friday and Cyber

Baby boomer bloggers offer tips on making it through the holidays

Rita R. Robison / December 1, 2014

Laura Lee Carter of the Midlife Crisis Queen is the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #382. As

Shopping tips for Cyber Monday

Rita R. Robison / November 29, 2014

If you don’t like shopping on Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday isn’t your thing, and you skipped Small Business Saturday, Cyber

This week's top 10 money tips

1. Look for bargains in May on mattresses, appliances, spring clothing, cookware, bedding, and more.

2. Be careful of fees when you use buy now, pay later for purchases.

3. Take a look at these financial terms that people don’t understand, which are costing them nearly $1,000 a year.

4. Spruce up your finances for spring with these tips.

5. Be sure to understand the new requirements for realtor fees because a settlement with realtors hasn’t resulted in the savings expected.

6. Take a look on these details on how Amazon bullies companies in to increasing prices, which costs people more.

7. Beware of debt relief companies that use false claims and charge illegal upfront fees.

8. Be aware Party City is making a comeback by launching inside Staples locations.

9. Pick YouTube TV for live sports and simplicity, or Hulu if you want an all-in-one replacement for both cable and streaming, if you’re trying to decide between the two.

10. Be aware Whirlpool has agreed to a class action settlement to resolve claims that certain refrigerators it manufactured are defective.

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