Time is running out to get one of the best deals on the planet. The price of a lifetime pass to America's National Parks for those of us 62 and older jumps from $10 to $80 on August 27th, so get your pass now to avoid the the price increase. It's first price increase for the Senior Pass since 1994. The new fee is part of a larger move to pay for major projects and enhanced services in the … [Read more...]
Best 2017 Cars Under $18,000
Even though the average cost of a new 2017 vehicle is nearly $35,000, there are plenty of great choices for starting prices of $18,00 or less. Optional features, such as keyless entry, add to the cost, but you can still own one of these models for $20,000 with a bunch of additional features. Here are the ten coolest, most affordable cars for yourself or anybody in your family on a budget, such … [Read more...]
Baskin-Robbins Launches National Ice Cream Delivery
Quick, before it melts, get your favorite ice cream flavors delivered to your door in 22 cities from coast to coast. The new ice cream delivery service is a partnership between Baskin-Robbins and delivery service DoorDash, launching to celebrate National Ice Cream Month in July. More than 600 Baskin-Robbins locations in 22 cities will be supported by DoorDash delivery, including Atlanta, … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Identity Theft While on Vacation
SCAM ALERT Everyday, it seems, we hear about hacking, identity theft or some other invasion of our digital privacy. Here's how to protect your online life from cyber criminals on the road, because vacations are not the time to relax your personal safety, including taking internet security precautions. Before You Go Patch Up. Check all your electronic devices for software updates, both … [Read more...]
Car Manufacturers Want You to Share
Auto manufacturers are hedging their bets by launching car sharing companies around the world. It’s a good way to protect against new car sales that are up one month and down another, protectionist trade barriers, and the fickle habits of millennials. In survey after survey, they've indicated they would rather share than own. All car sharing programs work the same way. Sign up, use a dedicated … [Read more...]
Favorite Hot Dog Topping in USA is Mustard
Pass the mustard! The spicy topping remains the favorite hot dog topping in the USA. Did we really need an annual survey by a fast food chain to tell us that? Apparently so. For the fourth straight year, mustard tops the topping list, according to the five-year-old weiner-centric chain JJ's Red Hots, made famous on the foodie TV show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on Food Network. What are the … [Read more...]
National Parks Senior Pass Price Increase
Time is running out to get one of the best deals on the planet, the $10 lifetime pass to America's National Parks for those of us 62 and older. That deal vanishes soon, when the price jumps to $80, so get your pass now before the price increase goes into effect. It's first price increase for the Senior Pass since 1994. The new fee is part of a larger move to pay for major projects and … [Read more...]
UNESCO Adds 23 Biosphere Eco Sites Around the World
UNESCO has added 23 new Biosphere Reserves sites around the world, including four that straddle national boundaries, plus enlarging eleven others. Biospheres protect endangered environments, at the same time they are learning places for the sustainable use of natural resources. New and extended Biosphere Reserves are in every part of the world, from Europe and Africa to the Caribbean and the … [Read more...]
Scam Alert: Dynamic Currency Conversion
Scam alert: Dynamic Currency Conversion. It's the newest twist on foreign transaction fees, and the newest way way to rip you off when you travel. If an overseas trip on your summer getaway horizon it's worth knowing, or being reminded of, the best ways to avoid, or at least minimize, foreign transaction fees when you pay by credit card. Add-on fees are universally despised by travelers. Those … [Read more...]
Car Care Tips: Synthetic vs. Regular Oil
Synthetic or regular? Save money or get better performance? Save money or save the planet? Making an informed choice about oil changes just got easier, thanks to new research by AAA on the quality of engine oil. AAA found that synthetic oil outperformed conventional oil by an average of nearly 50 percent. That translates to significantly better engine protection for just $5 more per month when … [Read more...]
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