Feds crack down on ‘Ab Circle Pro,’ other infomercial companies
Sometimes when I’m blogging into the night, infomercials come on and drone in my ear because I’m too intent on […]
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This week’s Blogging Boomer Carnival offers tips on summer reading, aging trends, encore careers, and French cooking
By Rita R. Robison Tom Sightings of Sightings from 60 is this week’s host for Blogging Boomer Carnival #273. The
Recall of the Week: Expanded recall of cantaloupes by Burch Equipment, with the addition of honeydew melons
Photo: Luigi Riganese North Carolina-based Burch Equipment is expanding its recall to include all of this growing season's cantaloupes and
How will trends in aging, such as increasing housing costs and rates of diabetes, affect your aging?
By Rita R. Robison The baby boomers are coming. It’s no secret that the increasing number of boomers is changing
Which states have the worst toxic air pollution from power plants?
By Rita R. Robison Consumers deserve clean air, but in some states they get a bigger dose of pollutants than
Safety agency sues over magnetic toys Buckyballs and Buckycubes due to intestinal injuries after swallowing
To prevent children from suffering further harm, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission staff filed an administrative complaint Wednesday against Maxfield
Watch out when salespeople come to your door selling security systems
By Rita R. Robison A few years ago, my sister, a senior, bought a home security system from a door-to-door
This week’s Blogging Boomer Carnival features information on love, bargains, banking, and healthy eating
By Rita R. Robison Ann Maxfield of the Accidental Locavore is the host of this week’s Blogging Boomer Carnival #268.
Looking for bargains? What to buy and not buy at dollar stores
By Rita R. Robison Consumers can find many brand name products, especially grocery items, at big bargains in dollar stores.