green living, smart spending
SUVs are great family-haulers, but only some of them are built for camping, off-road exploration or serious road trips. If you are looking for a car or truck for serious adventures, rather than an all-around utility vehicle, these 2026 models are the best, according to a first-ever survey by U.S. News & World Report. 2026
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There are great meal deals and new menu items at national restaurant and fast food chains every week, to help you stretch your strained budget. Including – National Hamburger Day discounts, free Shake Shack burgers, return of Applebee’s $15.99 all-you-can-eat, KFC $10 buckets, Honey Chicken returns to Chipotle; new value-priced meal deals from White Castle,
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Movies on the cheap – AMC is changing it’s long-running Discount Tuesdays program to include Wednesdays. That’s two days a week to see new film releases for 50% off, and he deal includes 50% off on popcorn and drinks.
Time to cool off at one of New York City’s dozens of miles of FREE sandy beaches, boardwalks and more than 50 public outdoor swimming pools, plus another dozen indoor pools. All are accessible by public transportation, subway or bus, or even by ferry. Lifeguards are on duty daily Memorial Day through Labor Day at
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The price of freedom and independence is high. Here are six top memorial sites in NYC where you can honor our men and women in uniform any day of the year, not just on Memorial Day. These war memorials are FREE to visit year-round and reflect on the true cost of freedom and independence.
Indianapolis is justifiably famous for the Indy 500 race every Memorial Day weekend. It’s the oldest race in the USA – 2025 is the 109th running – and one of the most famous races in the world. But Indianapolis has a much more to offer, during Race Week or anytime of the year. Here’s why Indianapolis is on our list of where to go next.
Reminder to buy your Epic Pass before prices increase on May 25, for next season’s skiing and riding at top resorts around the world. Buying now also gives you access over the summer to scenic rides on chairlifts and gondolas, VIP access to summer festivals, and other perks. Warning – The longer you procrastinate before
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Your boarding pass is – literally – your ticket to ride. You can’t get on the plane without it, starting with checking a bag and getting through security. So why would you take the chance of depending on your phone’s battery life or the airline’s app system?
If you are considering donating your vehicle for a tax deduction, think carefully before donating it to Kars4Kids. The car donation charity gets low ratings from charity watchdog rating services and has been accused repeatedly of misleading donors and misusing funds.
Since our mental health is connected to our physical well-being, these FREE fitness apps will help motivate you at home or on the road. They offer exercises including yoga, measure your walks and hikes, and meditation to help you sleep more restfully when day is done.