Gifts

What were your best and worst consumer experiences this week?

Rita R. Robison / December 25, 2011

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

Merry Christmas to you all

Rita R. Robison / December 25, 2011

By Rita R. Robison The sun is shining today, and I’m spending time with my family. It’s a happy Christmas

Not ready yet? Check out these tips for last-minute holiday shoppers

Rita R. Robison / December 20, 2011

By Andrea Woroch, Consumer Writer, Kinoliinc.com Guest Blogger With just a few days remaining until the holidays, shoppers with gifts

Top 10 tips for preparing for your holiday trip

Rita R. Robison / December 14, 2011

By Rita R. Robison When my friend comes to pick me up to go to the airport to go on

How to reduce holiday waste

Rita R. Robison / December 8, 2011

By Rita R. Robison Each year between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Americans throw away: 2.6 billion holiday cards. Enough ribbon to

Free Shipping Day is Dec. 16

Rita R. Robison / December 8, 2011

By Rita R. Robison If you find it’s mid-December and you still have some gifts you’d like to order from

BBB: Do research before purchasing a gift card

Rita R. Robison / November 29, 2011

The holiday season is nearly here. For those looking to give gift cards to family and friends, the Better Business

Which stores are opening first for Black Friday sales?

Rita R. Robison / November 23, 2011

Retail stores are racing to see who can open earliest for this year’s Black Friday sales, with some opening on

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

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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