Health

Health risks of hormone replacement therapy persist after women in test stopped drugs

Rita R. Robison / March 7, 2008

When I began to have hot flashes, I did research on whether to take hormones. My decision? No. I found […]

Lack of vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, may increase the risk of cancer, other disorders

Rita R. Robison / February 19, 2008

Living in the rainy Pacific Northwest, I’ve often wondered about getting enough vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin. People who live

Combat winter blahs with light, exercise

Rita R. Robison / February 18, 2008

During the winter, I get depressed. I long for spring, my favorite time of the year, and sunshine Winter darkness

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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June 11, 2026