green living, smart spending
Inspired by Bad Bunny’s extravaganza performance at the Super Bowl half-time show? Enjoy a five-star getaway in his native Puerto Rico, with world-class beaches, nightlife, fishing and golf, hiking in a rainforest, plus history, eco-adventures and more. And you can visit without a US Passport, since Puerto Rico is part of the USA, with
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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.
A delayed flight has happened to all of us. Sometimes, it’s just a minor inconvenience. Other times it means missing a connection, and your tour group or cruise ship leaves without you. In 2025, US travelers lost 1.5 million hours because of flight delays – which equals 171 years. What are the major causes of
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Valentine’s Day 2026 features a diverse mix of restaurant deals, ranging from high-stakes luxury to playful, low-stress celebrations. Diners can enjoy heart-shaped pizzas and donuts, Valentine’s Day prix-fixe menus, and “experience-driven” dates like fast-food weddings and caviar pairings. Whether you’re searching for a romantic steakhouse dinner or a nostalgic “Love Castle” reservation, these Valentine’s Day
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Scam Alert – Direct payment apps like Paypal, Venmo and Zelle are being used increasingly by scammers to steal your money, your identity, or both, including taking advantage of online shopping by impersonating banks and other well-known companies. You won’t be able to get your money back, so here’s what to watch out for to
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Movies on the cheap – Once again this year, AMC Theatres is rolling out the red carpet for movie lovers on a budget, with discounted tickets for all of the nominated films for Best Picture before the big night. The Two-Day Event is Saturday, March 7, 2026 and the following Saturday, March 14, 2026. Tickets
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Now that my hometown is back on top of the must visit destination list, here’s how to enjoy NYC on the cheap. February is a great time to be in NYC, including for FREE museum admission, NYC Restaurant Week meal deals, NYC Broadway Week and Off-Broadway Week 2-for-1 ticket deals, NYC Hotel Week discounts on
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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.
You’ve been warned. Starting Feb. 1, 2026 if you don’t have a REAL ID or other acceptable ID to board a flight, the TSA will charge you $45 for processing an alternative identification. You’ll also be subject to delays for additional screening which could cause you to miss your flight. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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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. Friendly’s upgrades its core menu, Dunkin’ and Krispy Kreme heart-shaped donuts return for Valentine’s Day, $5 sandwiches at Panera, bottomless pancakes at IHOP, new $5 Bowls at KFC, new $3-$5
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