Television

ADT settles charges it paid spokespeople to promote its home security systems without disclosure

Rita R. Robison / March 6, 2014

The home security company ADT LLC has settled Federal Trade Commission charges that it misrepresented that paid endorsements from safety […]

Suggestions for great deals for dad on Father’s Day

Rita R. Robison / June 13, 2013

With Father's Day coming up on Sunday, the time you have to shop for a gift for Dad is growing

This week’s Best of Boomer Blogs offers comments on population growth, television, travel, and the meaning of mid-life.

Rita R. Robison / February 7, 2013

John Agno of So Baby Boomer is the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #294. The boomer blog

Super Bowl 2013: More violent, sexist, ageist ads

Rita R. Robison / February 5, 2013

Ads during Sunday’s Super Bowl cost an average of $3.8 million for a 30-second spot, up from last year's $3.5

Need help picking out a new, big TV?

Rita R. Robison / January 29, 2013

Consumers who are in the market for a new TV – maybe in time for Super Bowl Sunday – will

Retailer pays $9.5 million to settle charges it fraudulently charged soldiers in New York and nationwide for electronics

Rita R. Robison / November 12, 2012

SmartBuy, a retailer and financing firm based in North Carolina, has signed a $9.5 million agreement with the New York

America needs to quickly figure out why mass killings are occurring, and take action to stop them

Rita R. Robison / August 10, 2012

Century 16 Theater in Aurora, Colorado Photo: Algr By Rita R. Robison Recently a gunman stormed a movie theater where

Super Bowl 2012: More violent, sexist ads

Rita R. Robison / February 6, 2012

By Rita R. Robison Ads during Sunday’s Super Bowl cost $3.5 million for a 30-second spot, up from last year's

Which stores are opening first for Black Friday sales?

Rita R. Robison / November 23, 2011

Retail stores are racing to see who can open earliest for this year’s Black Friday sales, with some opening on

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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April 23, 2026