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Facts and figures for Memorial Day

Rita R. Robison / May 24, 2013

Memorial Day was created to honor American men and women who died in military service. The focus on those who […]

Watch out for charity fraud, home repair scams, and price gouging following tornadoes in Oklahoma

Rita R. Robison / May 22, 2013

Photo: Ks0stm Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt Tuesday issued a warning for Oklahomans and donors around the country to beware

Recall of the Week: Optimus infrared quartz radiant heaters due to fire hazard

Rita R. Robison / May 20, 2013

Optimus is recalling about 355,000 portable infrared quartz radiant heaters. The heater design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby

Facts and figures for Mother’s Day this year

Rita R. Robison / May 10, 2013

The driving force behind Mother's Day was Anna Jarvis, who organized observances in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia on May 10,

Attorney general charges two big banks are violating terms of mortgage settlement

Rita R. Robison / May 7, 2013

New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman plans to sue Bank of America and Wells Fargo for repeatedly violating the

Recall of the Week: Target Giada De Laurentiis lasagna pans due to laceration hazard

Rita R. Robison / April 29, 2013

Target Corp. is recalling about 148,700 Giada De Laurentiis ceramic 9 by 13 inch lasagna pans. The pan can break

Get rid of old, unwanted prescription drugs at today’s Take-Back Day

Rita R. Robison / April 27, 2013

Today is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to safely

Stay away from payday and deposit advance loans: Report shows they trap consumers in debt

Rita R. Robison / April 25, 2013

A report on payday and deposit advance loans found that for many consumers these products lead to a cycle of

Attorney general’s action a good reminder to beware when selecting a debt management firm

Rita R. Robison / April 19, 2013

TV ads abound for companies that promise to help you figure out better ways to handle your debts, but an

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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