Health

Attention TV watchers and bloggers: Get up and move around

Rita R. Robison / January 15, 2010

Sometimes when I’m intent on blogging, I sit an hour or two or more without getting up. That’s not good […]

Boomer Project predicts what life will be like for boomers in 2020

Rita R. Robison / January 13, 2010

Matt Thornhill, co-founder of the Boomer Project, wrote a thought-provoking article, “Viva the Vital!: What Will Next 10 Years

How often do you take antibiotics?

Rita R. Robison / January 12, 2010

It’s been years since I’ve taken antibiotics. And I hope I can continue to avoid them. It’s important to discuss

Top 10 scams of 2009

Rita R. Robison / January 11, 2010

Many of the top scams of 2009 sought to take advantage of people who were suffering under tough economic circumstances,

Top 10 consumer books of 2009

Rita R. Robison / December 31, 2009

Did you read any helpful or inspiring consumer books during 2009? Below are my choices for the best consumer books

How to eat healthy during the holidays

Rita R. Robison / December 23, 2009

Christmas is coming and so is New Years. Here are tips to help you enjoy healthy eating this holiday season:

Give a healthy gift for the holidays

Rita R. Robison / December 21, 2009

Over at the Huffington Post, Andrew Weil, M.D., suggests giving these healthy gifts for those you care about. Weil’s list

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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May 21, 2026