Allison Robertson articles

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My parents paid for one grandchild’s college, but not the others. Does the estate owe equal treatment?

One grandchild got college paid for while the others didn't. Here's whether the estate must account for that unequal lifetime gift.
October 27, 2026 Allison Robertson
Woman shopping in the 1980s

Household Products American Families Bought For Under $5 In The 1980s—And How Much They Cost Today

Remember household essentials Americans bought for under $5 in the 1980s? Discover how much these once-affordable products can cost today.
October 23, 2026 Allison Robertson
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Pizza Chains From The 1980s That Baby Boomers Couldn’t Get Enough Of—But Are Now Hard To Find

Remember the pizza chains Americans loved in the 1980s, from arcade-filled restaurants to regional favorites that have disappeared or become hard to find.
October 22, 2026 Allison Robertson
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Common New Restaurant Fees That Make Your Final Bill Look Nothing Like The Menu Price

These 25 restaurant fees can turn an affordable meal into a startling final bill before taxes and an additional tip are considered.
October 14, 2026 Allison Robertson
80s woman in a grocery store

Grocery Items That Were So Cheap In The 1980s, You Didn't Even Think Twice About Buying Them—How Many Are Still In Your Budget?

These 25 groceries were remarkably cheap in the 1980s, but today’s higher regional prices may leave American shoppers stunned.
September 30, 2026 Allison Robertson
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We just bought a new house and discovered a chest full of vintage comic books in the attic. Can we legally keep them?

You found a chest full of vintage comic books in your new home's attic. Do they legally belong to you, or can the previous owner claim them?
September 29, 2026 Allison Robertson
Worried woman checking her bills

Before You Cut Back On Food And Medicine, Take A Closer Look At These Bills—You Might Be Missing Something

Before you cut food and medicine from your budget, take a closer look at these household bills for discounts, hardship plans, subsidies, and assistance.
September 24, 2026 Allison Robertson
80s woman with big hair

Financial Rules From The 1980s That Everyone Lived By—But Would Backfire In Today’s Economy

These popular financial rules from the 1980s may sound responsible, but following them today could cost you money and security.
September 24, 2026 Allison Robertson
Family discussions

Financial Favors Parents Offer Adult Children That Can Damage Retirement Plans

These well-intentioned financial favors for adult children can quietly drain savings, increase debt, and threaten a parent’s retirement.
September 21, 2026 Allison Robertson


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