Senate vote to allow feds to cap debit card swipe fees signals consumer may have a few more victories before 2012 elections
By Rita R. Robison As the run up to the 2012 election begins, it seems to be getting more difficult […]
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Recall of the Week: Bell Sports bicycle helmets due to head injury hazard
By Rita R. Robison Bell Sports is recalling about 31,100 bicycle helmets in the United States and about 2,500 in
U.S. now has more unmarried households than married: What do you think about that?
By Rita R. Robison About five years ago when I wrote a senior consumer column for The (Tacoma, Wash.) News
How to eat healthier
Recently, I enjoyed reading food journalist Michael Pollan’s book, “Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual.” Pollan did research to help consumers
How do Americans celebrate Memorial Day?
Americans across the country are celebrating Memorial Day with remembrance events, barbecues, trips, personal reflection, and shopping. President
Recall of the Week: STIHL power yard tools due to burn and fire hazards
By Rita R. Robison STIHL Inc. is recalling about 2.3 million gas powered trimmers, brushcutters, KombiMotors, hedge trimmers, edgers, clearing
Only a few sunscreens protect consumers from harmful rays, survey shows
Consumers can trust only 20 percent of the more than 1,700 sunscreens assessed for the 2011 summer season, according to
Katie Brown 12.jpgece tea light candle sets are being recalled
About 7,600 Katie Brown 12.jpgece tea light candle sets imported by Meijer Inc. are being recalled. The clear plastic candle
Consumer group asks FDA to pull Alzheimer’s drug from market
By Rita R. Robison A drug used to treat moderate or severe cases of Alzheimer’s disease should be removed from