Health

Try seaweed: It’s nutritious and flavorful

Rita R. Robison / April 30, 2011

A friend recently tried seaweed and said she saw improvements in her health. Being interested in trying it for years, […]

Effects of Chernobyl deadly, costly, long lasting

Rita R. Robison / April 28, 2011

By Rita R. Robison Like many people, I thought pouring concrete over the failed Chernobyl nuclear power plant solved the

What were your best and worst consumer experiences this week?

Rita R. Robison / April 24, 2011

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

Ways to help the planet on Earth Day

Rita R. Robison / April 21, 2011

We live in challenging times. The economy continues to limp along in a slow recovery from the Great Recession, brought

Beware of online teeth whitening offers, BBB warns

Rita R. Robison / April 5, 2011

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a

Tylenol 8 Hour Extended Release Caplets are being recalled due to musty odor

Rita R. Robison / April 3, 2011

McNeil-PPC Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, is recalling 34,000 bottles of Tylenol 8 Hour Extended Release Caplets due to

Product Safety Alert: Deadly dangers from water-walking balls

Rita R. Robison / April 3, 2011

Consumers should stop taking part in water walking, a new type of water-related recreational activity, due to the potential risks

Parents and grandparents: Are your poisons and medications locked up?

Rita R. Robison / March 26, 2011

By Rita R. Robisons A 12-month-old boy sucked on the wick from an oil lamp. Immediately, he began choking and

Health care reform now one year old, but action is needed so progress isn’t lost

Rita R. Robison / March 23, 2011

By Rita R. Robison Today, I received an e-mail from Elisabeth MacNamara, president of the League of Woman Voters of

This week's top 10 money tips

1. Look for the deepest discounts for Memorial Day sales on Friday through Monday.

2. Check out this list of the vehicles that provide the best fuel economy topped by the Toyota Prius.

3. Take a look at these ways to save money on food since grocery prices are rising at the fastest rate in four years.

4. Use grocery store apps to save money, if you’re a senior, because some seniors are paying more at the grocery store because they don’t use apps.

5. Stay in Airbnbs to save money when you go on vacations.

6. Be prepared when you rent a car because it’s the only way to ensure your vacation doesn’t end with a surprise thousand-dollar bill.

7. Make sure to take advantage of matching investment plans at work.

8. Check out these personal finance tips that work whether you’re 25 or 55.

9. Watch out for imposter scams, which were the No. 1 scam for the ninth year in a row in FTC’s reports.

10. Beware of these scams if you’re buying World Cup tickets.

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