Holidays

Facts and figures for Labor Day 2014

Rita R. Robison / August 28, 2014

Labor Day, the holiday to celebrate American workers, is coming up quickly. What are your plans? Will you be traveling, […]

Best wishes on the Fourth of July

Rita R. Robison / July 4, 2014

What are your plans for the July 4th holiday? Will you be getting together with family or friends? Will you

Best wishes on the Summer Solstice

Rita R. Robison / June 21, 2014

We’re finally having some great weather here in the Seattle area. I’m enjoying being outdoors. I’m: Eating raspberries from my

Happy Father’s Day

Rita R. Robison / June 15, 2014

On Father’s Day, I’m thinking about my dad Minor H. Slingsby. My dad was a big figure in my life.

Flag Day: A day to think about freedom, democracy, and peace

Rita R. Robison / June 14, 2014

Today is Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the American flag. As a person who loves red, white, and

How to find great deals on Father’s Day gifts

Rita R. Robison / June 12, 2014

It can be tough to find just the right gift for dad. DealNews offers suggestions for finding deals in categories

Father’s Day facts and figures for 2014

Rita R. Robison / June 10, 2014

Although the idea of Father’s Day was conceived in 1909 by Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Wash., to honor her father,

Memorial Day is about remembering

Rita R. Robison / May 26, 2014

Frank Gilliam Today on Memorial Day, I’m thinking about my uncles who served in World War II. Two of my

Memorial Day travel: How many people are traveling and what they’re spending

Rita R. Robison / May 23, 2014

Eight out of 10 the 36.1 million Americans who will be traveling over the Memorial Day weekend will travel 50

This week's top 10 money tips

1. Be aware you’re entitled to a refund if your flight is canceled, including for fuel shortages, and you don’t take the airline’s rebooking.

2. Strategize for the future with these family financial planning tips.

3. Watch out for “buy one get one free” offers that may not be a good deal.

4. Lower your internet bill without sacrificing speed.

5. Check the store’s app/online before buying, compare prices in-store, and use online pricing for pickup or price matching to save money.

6. Use these tips to avoid investment scams.

7. Take a look at this list of the cars with the most and fewest recalls.

8. Be aware millions of Capital One customers may be eligible for a payout after a judge approved a $425 million class-action settlement against the bank.

9. Check out this list the best states for working moms.

10. Watch out for scam advertising on Meta platforms, including Facebook.

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