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Choose one of these charities to support with a donation to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria with life-saving food, water, clothing and medical services, and start the rebuilding, including roads and power lines. Each one of these charities has a four-star rating for financial performance and effectiveness from Charity Navigator, my go-to charity
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Historic hotels are the perfect place for celebrating special occasions that create lifelong memories, and are the ideal location for a romantic proposal, wedding, honeymoon, or romantic getaway, on Valentine’s Day or any day of the year. Here are some top historic hotels in the USA that provide the perfect backdrop for your romantic proposal or
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Whether you are celebrating Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day or Palentine’s Day, put these top romantic restaurants on your bucket list. If your date night is Feb. 14th, make a reservation ASAP, since some may already be booked. Or, plan ahead for a different date. The annual list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America
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Now that my hometown is back on top of the must visit destination list, here are the top free and cheap things to do in NYC this month, including free concerts, cheap theater tickets and dancing, special exhibits at top attractions, and more. Pick one or all, and enjoy the best of New York City
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The massive winter storm and below-zero weather moving across the US right now is a good time to be reminded about the dangers of driving in snow, ice and black ice and low visibility or white-out conditions. Winter driving requires more space between you and the vehicle ahead, more attention to changeable road conditions, more
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Scammers and fraudsters know that online dating websites see a surge in sign-ups between New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day, and the bad guys are busy trolling for lonely men and women, especially seniors living alone. Avoid these romance scams that will break your heart, even steal your life savings.
There are great meal deals at national fast food and fast casual chains every week, to help you stretch your strained budget. Top deals now are for SuperBowl Sunday and Valentine’s Day, from White Castle, Krispy Kreme and Mountain Mike’s, the return of Pizza Hut’s extra large The Big New Yorker and LobsterFest at Red
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If your received gifts of clothing or electronics for the holidays, and your closets and desk top are overflowing, consider recycling them – and get paid for it. Here is where to get cash rewards and shopping credits for recycling unwanted clothing, sheets and towels, empty cosmetic containers, office supplies, auto batteries and more. Plus,
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If you have the itch to travel soon, there are plenty of deals to check out, including airlines and destinations you might not have thought of, and bonus points for hotel stays and car rentals. These travel deals will save you money and expand your horizons. Airline Deals – Norse Atlantic – This reasonably new
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Fun to drive, loaded with up to 75 advanced safety and security features, 9-speed automatic transmission, standard all-wheel drive, rated at a fuel-sippping 30mpg highway, snazzy styling details – and all wrapped in a package under $30,000. What’s not to love.