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This week’s Blogging Boomer Carnival features information on love, bargains, banking, and healthy eating

Rita R. Robison / July 22, 2012

By Rita R. Robison Ann Maxfield of the Accidental Locavore is the host of this week’s Blogging Boomer Carnival #268.

Looking for bargains? What to buy and not buy at dollar stores

Rita R. Robison / July 12, 2012

By Rita R. Robison Consumers can find many brand name products, especially grocery items, at big bargains in dollar stores.

This week's top 10 money tips

1. Check out these Halloween food deals and freebies.

2. Look for Wegman’s Thanksgiving meal for less than $5 a person November 8 through 28.

3. Be aware the ban on buying prescription drugs from outside the United States has been delayed for 90 days.

4. Look for Consumer Reports’ new “#1 Brand Reliability” badge for appliances when you shop.

5. Get fair treatment from insurance companies after Hurricane Isaias with these tips.

6. Be aware the U.S. Postal Service is temporarily increasing prices for some packages for the 2026 peak holiday season to cover extra handling costs.

7. Check out this list of the biggest financial mistakes women make in their 20s, 30s, and 40s.

8. Compare prices for options to these Shark Tank success stories to make sure you’re not overspending.

9. Don’t assume buying American made products will protect you from increased costs due to tariffs.

10. Check out these seven things you should never leave your kids and grandkids.

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