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Christmas shipping deadlines 2014

Rita R. Robison / December 17, 2014

It seems unbelievable, but Offers.com is saying that FedEx will deliver packages on Christmas. Needless to say, it still recommends […]

Is the Washington Post writing favorable articles about gaming?

Rita R. Robison / December 16, 2014

Photo: Steve Jurvetson I read The Washington Post every day. I occasionally find articles about government that I don’t see

Sirius XM Radio to pay $3.8 million in settlement over misleading ads, billing practices

Rita R. Robison / December 4, 2014

Sirius XM Radio signed a $3.8 million settlement Thursday with 44 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia to

Shopping tips for Cyber Monday

Rita R. Robison / November 29, 2014

If you don’t like shopping on Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday isn’t your thing, and you skipped Small Business Saturday, Cyber

Tips for safe holiday shopping

Rita R. Robison / November 22, 2014

Think safety when shopping on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday and when donating to a charity on

Consumer tip of the day: How to buy green electronics

Rita R. Robison / November 20, 2014

With the start of the holiday season shopping, Black Friday, about a week away, the Natural Resources Defense Council is

Health care: Open enrollment draws scam artists

Rita R. Robison / November 17, 2014

By Lisa Weintraub Schifferle, Attorney Federal Trade Commission It’s open season for everyone who wants to switch health coverage. As

What are the best military credit cards?

Rita R. Robison / November 9, 2014

With Veterans Day coming up on Tuesday, CardHub, credit card comparison website, decided to examine more than 1,000 credit card

Today’s consumer tip: How to keep a divorce from becoming expensive

Rita R. Robison / November 3, 2014

Getting divorced is upsetting. Often times, people don’t make the best decisions about separating their lives due to the stress.

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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