Allison Robertson articles

Remember when pizza parlors offered live music, movies and family dinners for a few dollars? Revisit 25 things diners still miss.

Remember paper crowns, puppets and punch-out toys? Revisit 25 free things fast-food restaurants gave children during the 1970s.

Remember smoked-oyster pizza and Cavatini? Revisit 30 unusual 1970s pizza-menu items that largely disappeared from American restaurants.

Your neighbor says a third yard sale requires a permit. Here's why the real rule depends entirely on where you live in the United States.

A neighbor's screaming Halloween witch could violate local noise laws. Here's when warnings can turn into fines costing hundreds of dollars.

One grandchild got college paid for while the others didn't. Here's whether the estate must account for that unequal lifetime gift.

Remember household essentials Americans bought for under $5 in the 1980s? Discover how much these once-affordable products can cost today.

Remember the pizza chains Americans loved in the 1980s, from arcade-filled restaurants to regional favorites that have disappeared or become hard to find.

These 25 restaurant fees can turn an affordable meal into a startling final bill before taxes and an additional tip are considered.