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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. Spring is a great time to be in NYC, Holocaust Remembrance events, Earth Day events, the Big Umbrella Festival at Lincoln Center, return of cherry blossoms and the Macy’s Flower Show, outdoor food
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Closets and dresser drawers bulging? Clear the clutter and get paid for recycling things you no longer want or use. Recycling is a win-win, because is reduces waste and compensates you for your good deed helping the planet.
April 15th will be here soon. The sooner you file, the sooner you can get a refund – except if you make mistakes on your return. Here are the five most common tax mistakes and how to avoid them. Use the correct tax form and filing status: Your filing status determines deductions, tax credits and
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Travel insurance is as essential as auto insurance and homeowner’s insurance. Political unrest, severe weather and software glitches mean cancelled and delayed flights, missing a cruise or a wedding, not just your luggage. Simply, never leave home without it. The choice is what kind of coverage you want to buy, and whether it is a per-trip policy or annual coverage.
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.
Cancer patients and their caregivers can get free hotel rooms if they must travel far from home for treatment. The largest free hotel room program is the partnership between the hotel chain Extended Stay America and the American Cancer Society. Since the Keys of Hope program launched in 2013, the hotel chain has donated more
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Hershey, Penna., is synonymous with chocolate and with its giant amusement park. But you can avoid expensive, crowded Hershey Park and still have a great time, including special exhibits at the Hershey Auto Museum, a butterfly-filled garden and a 4D experience at Chocolate World. Here’s how to enjoy this popular destination and keep your budget from melting through your fingers like warm chocolate.
See movies on the cheap at any AMC Theatres location in the USA for just $5 plus tax on Tuesdays. The AMC Discount Tuesdays deal also applies to some theater concessions, such as the “Cameo-size” popcorn and soft drink combo.
If you hear one ring or see a missed call from a number you don’t recognize, do not call back. The one ring phone call scam is back, and if you fall for it you be charged as much as $30, or even more. Here’s what you need to know.
The new Trump Tariffs are expected to raise the price of new cars as much as $15,000. That’s also putting pressure on the price of used cars. If you are considering replacing Old Breakdown, check out these ten Tariff-free used cars recommended by Consumer Reports.