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Lead, cadmium, arsenic, PVC found in toys tested by consumer group

Rita R. Robison / December 9, 2008

One in three toys tested by The Ecology Center were found to contain "medium" or "high" levels of chemicals. Researchers […]

Use caution when buying discount medical cards

Rita R. Robison / November 14, 2008

With the economy in shambles and layoffs climbing, consumers may be tempted to buy discount medical cards to save money

Thoughts about veterans and peace on Veterans Day

Rita R. Robison / November 11, 2008

Baby boomers are among the many veterans who have served their country. One estimate is there are 9.5 million boomer

How you can help green America

Rita R. Robison / October 24, 2008

Co-op America is celebrating its 25th anniversary. In the Fall 2008 issue of Quarterly magazine, Co-op America offers an article

What’s your plan for watching the Olympics?

Rita R. Robison / August 6, 2008

It’s two days until the Olympic Games. Since I haven’t watched television for about a decade, I need some advice

Writer’s Conference opens in Seattle

Rita R. Robison / July 18, 2008

Today, I’ll be attending the Pacific Northwest Writers Association conference in Seattle. I’m looking forward to the keynote talk by

PreRetirementLife.com offers list of 500 most useful Web sites for boomers, 50-plus

Rita R. Robison / June 5, 2008

PreRetirementLife offers an online directory of what it calls the 500 most useful Web sites to help adults age 50-64

Red Hat Society celebrates its 10th anniversary

Rita R. Robison / May 2, 2008

In 10 years, the Red Hat Society has evolved from a few friends who donned red hats and purple outfits

This week's top 10 money tips

1. Take a look at these 20 ways to save money.

2. Check out whether Mint Mobile’s unlimited plan for $15 a month will work for you.

3. Consider a childcare swap, where you take turns watching each other’s children, to save money on childcare.

4. Be prepared to pay a fee if you need to call animal Poison Control if your pet ingests a chemical, pill, or other possible poison.

5. Consider having your kids attend community college for two years and live at home to save money and avoid huge student loans.

6. Take a look at a new report, which found that the typical worker can’t afford a middle-class lifestyle in any of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas.

7. Check out the scams a seller encountered when he sold a vehicle on Craigslist.

8. Be aware the U.S. government has returned about $100 billion of about $166 billion collected under President Donald Trump’s invalidated emergency tariffs. Refunds are going to the businesses not shoppers.

9. Check out these rules for portfolio planning when you’re 45.

10. Take this quiz to see if you know the importance of five milestone ages in retirement planning.

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