Ruth Brock, Author at Shelby County Reporter

Dollars and Sense

Don’t let lessons of Alabama Saves Week pass you by

Most Alabamians are not saving adequately for retirement, and most lower-income households do not have adequate emergency savings for unexpected expenses, such as car repairs. Read more

by Ruth Brock, Tuesday, March 15, 2011 4:58 pm

Lifestyles

Consider service contracts thoroughly

To many consumers, buying a service contract is like buying “peace of mind” from repair hassles. Read more

by Ruth Brock, Tuesday, October 12, 2010 1:55 pm

Lifestyles

Shedding light on purchasing light bulbs

Energy efficient lighting saves money. Read more

by Ruth Brock, Tuesday, September 21, 2010 1:08 pm

Lifestyles

Saving money starts at home

Consider those who are on a budget and need a new refrigerator. The best buy is the fridge with the lowest price, right? Not necessarily. ... Read more

by Ruth Brock, Tuesday, August 31, 2010 3:49 pm