Safety

Celebrate what’s working in comunities at Seattle’s Green Festival

Rita R. Robison / April 11, 2008

If you live in the Pacific Northwest, be sure to take in the Green Festival April 12 and 13 in […]

Prescription drugs in the news: Getting multiple medications from multiple health care providers can lead to trouble

Rita R. Robison / April 9, 2008

Phil McGraw, Ph.D., began his TV program, “Dr. Phil,” yesterday with warnings about polypharmacy, a person taking many medications from

Southwest Airlines responds to FAA charges

Rita R. Robison / March 17, 2008

Last week, I did a post on allegations by the Federal Aviation Administration about missed safety inspections by Southwest Airlines.

It’s your job to complain, complain, complain

Rita R. Robison / March 10, 2008

It’s important for boomer consumers to file complaints when they’re unable to resolve issues with companies. It can help you

Questions surface about Southwest Airlines safety inspections

Rita R. Robison / March 6, 2008

The Federal Aviation Administration Thursday initiated an action to collect a $10.2 million civil penalty from Southwest Airlines for operating

Buying safe toys for your grandchildren

Rita R. Robison / March 1, 2008

I seldom buy toys for my grandchildren anymore. I usually buy books. Why? Because more than 25 million unsafe toys

Watching your medications when you’re with your grandchildren

Rita R. Robison / February 29, 2008

Since I've written about children being poisoned by household items over the years, I'm really careful about putting my purse,

Making your home safe for your grandchild

Rita R. Robison / February 28, 2008

Each year, 2.5 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home, according to the federal Consumer Product

Looking for safety hazards around your home can prevent injuries, save lives

Rita R. Robison / February 5, 2008

Today I tripped over the cable for the cable television I just had installed. Fortunately I didn’t fall. It reminded

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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