Tips on the best and worst deals in October
By Rita R. Robison As the leaves begin falling to the ground and the rains pour down, we definitely know fall is here. As you drink hot chocolate and contemplate your Halloween costume, here are some...
View ArticleAre you tired of pledge drives?
By Rita R. Robison As an avid listener to National Public Radio’s KUOW, I’m suffering through the current pledge drive. When I was driving back from Bellingham today, I flipped the dial to Classical...
View ArticleBest wishes on Halloween 2011
By Rita R. Robison Ghosts and goblins will soon be knocking on your door. However, these days, it’s probably superheroes, princesses, witches, vampires, and zombies. Be sure the front of your house is...
View ArticleNovember offers great buys, but not on everything
By Rita R. Robison November is one of the hottest months for budget-conscious shoppers. Many categories hit their lowest points during this month, usually around Black Friday. However, November isn’t...
View Article10 ways Black Friday 2011 will be different
By Lindsay Sakraida, dealnews Features Director Guest blogger While Black Friday will likely always be a frenzy of bargains, there are some elements that change with the times. Since we at dealnews...
View ArticleDon’t buy these 10 things on Black Friday
By Lindsay Sakraida, dealnews Features Director Guest Blogger It’s easy to fall into the common Black Friday trap of thinking that every item on your shopping list will be at its lowest price of the...
View ArticleWhat to buy and not buy in December
It’s December, and although you can find good prices, not everything is a good deal. The website dealnews.com has checked its archives of sales, coupons, and individual products from years past to...
View ArticleHow to save money on a wedding
By Rita R. Robison While the proportion of Americans who are currently married has been diminishing for decades, baby boomers, who have a high divorce rate, may find themselves planning a second...
View ArticleThe best and worst deals in February
Looking for good prices for Valentine’s Day and the Presidents’ Day sales this year? Dealnews.com has compiled a list of the best and worst things to buy in February to guide you, based on its archives...
View ArticleWhat did you think of the Super Bowl 2012 ads?
By Rita R. Robison For the past several years, I’ve been analyzing the Super Bowl ads from a consumer point of view. The Super Bowl is the most watched TV program in America. About 150 million people...
View ArticleTop tips for having a great Valentine’s Day
By Rita R. Robison Valentine’s Day is Tuesday. Are you ready? Do you have a plan for sharing this special day with your loved one? If not, here are some ideas to help you: Are you wondering how much...
View ArticleHow to have a great St. Patrick’s Day 2012 celebration
By Rita R. Robison Will you be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow? If so, here are some ideas to help you: Needing suggestions for a good place to go to get a green drink? Fado Irish Pub &...
View ArticleHappy St. Patrick’s Day
By Rita R. Robison How’s your St. Patrick’s Day going? Have you celebrated yet? This afternoon, I treated myself to corn beef and cabbage and a green drink, a marguerita. It was great. Usually, I’m...
View ArticleBaby boomers enjoy travel, sports, the arts, TV, and gambling, study shows
In the four years I’ve been writing about baby boomer consumers, I’ve been looking for information on how many baby boomers travel. A recent study from Scarborough Research, a market consumer research...
View ArticleApril’s best and worst buys
By Rita R. Robison If you’ve paid off your Christmas bills and are ready to go shopping again, dealnews.com offers these tips for buying in April. Cruise deals Cruise prices have been dropping when...
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