Holidays

A great idea: Free birthday treats

Rita R. Robison / April 17, 2009

My birthday is coming up soon so when I saw a headline on Twitter about how to get free stuff […]

Happy Easter to you all

Rita R. Robison / April 12, 2009

Happy Easter to you and your loved ones. I wish you peace, love, and joy as you carry out your

What are baby boomers doing on Easter Sunday?

Rita R. Robison / April 12, 2009

Baby boomers are going to church, preparing Easter egg hunts for their children or grandchildren, cooking special meals, attending gatherings

Tips on how to have a great Valentine’s Day

Rita R. Robison / February 12, 2009

Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s a day for lovers, partners, and spouses to honor and acknowledge the one they love and

Companies fail to deliver holiday cheer

Rita R. Robison / January 5, 2009

How successful were your holiday gifts from a consumer point of view? ConsumerAffairs.com offers this list of troubling consumer goods

List makers, media ignore consumers in end-of-year round ups

Rita R. Robison / January 1, 2009

It really surprised me. I looked all over the internet for articles or posts on the top consumer stories of

New Year’s resolutions help baby boomers make changes in their lives

Rita R. Robison / December 30, 2008

I’m surprised to be writing about the positive benefits of New Year’s resolutions. I stopped making them years ago, although

Merry Christmas to all

Rita R. Robison / December 25, 2008

I hope your Christmas Day celebrations are wonderful. It’s such a great time to be with family, friends, and loved

This week's top 10 money tips

1. Look for bargains in May on mattresses, appliances, spring clothing, cookware, bedding, and more.

2. Be careful of fees when you use buy now, pay later for purchases.

3. Take a look at these financial terms that people don’t understand, which are costing them nearly $1,000 a year.

4. Spruce up your finances for spring with these tips.

5. Be sure to understand the new requirements for realtor fees because a settlement with realtors hasn’t resulted in the savings expected.

6. Take a look on these details on how Amazon bullies companies in to increasing prices, which costs people more.

7. Beware of debt relief companies that use false claims and charge illegal upfront fees.

8. Be aware Party City is making a comeback by launching inside Staples locations.

9. Pick YouTube TV for live sports and simplicity, or Hulu if you want an all-in-one replacement for both cable and streaming, if you’re trying to decide between the two.

10. Be aware Whirlpool has agreed to a class action settlement to resolve claims that certain refrigerators it manufactured are defective.

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