How to File Your Taxes for Free Online
Don’t wait for the last minute, when you are more likely to make costly mistakes. Here’s how to do your taxes for free or almost free online, with and without tax filing software, and file online for free.
Frontier Adds Friends Fly Free Deal to New Perks, $39 Fares
Frontier is making a blatant pitch to customers of rival Southwest who are unhappy about its new checked baggage fees and other changes. Frontier is promoting it free perks, which include free carry-on, free seat selection and free flight changes and fares as low as $39, in a cheeky new ad campaign called “Your New Love”, which promotes “divorce your old airline deal”.
Scam Alert: Can You Hear Me Phone Fraud
Scam alert: Thieves want to record your own voice to rip you off. Beware of callers who ask, Can you hear me? Are you a homeowner? Or another other question designed to make you say “yes”. It’s an old scam – it’s been around for a decade. While it never really went away, it’s back
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See 2025 Oscar Nominated Films in Theaters for $5-$7
Movies on the Cheap: Once again this year, the Regal Cinemas chain is showcasing the ten Best Picture nominations for the 2025 Oscar for just $5-$7 each. Catch up on films you missed, or see a favorite again.
Last Chance for 2024/25 Ikon Pass Before Sales End
If you haven’t already purchased your Ikon Pass for the 2024/25 ski/snowboard season now underway, do it now before sales end on Dec. 17. The Ikon Pass gives you 58 destinations across the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, plus discounts on heli-skiing and gear and services from top outdoor clothing and travel
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Black Friday & Cyber Week Travel Deals
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, but that hasn’t stopped hotels and resorts, cruise lines and others from launching great deals in advance. Take advantage of these Black Friday and Cyber Week travel deals and save money on your next trip.
Last Chance for 2024/25 Ikon Pass Before Sales End
If you haven’t already purchased your Ikon Pass for the upcoming ski/snowboard season, do it now before prices go up again on Oct. 17, 2024 for 58 destinations across the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan and then season pass sales end entirely for the season in December. This season’s Ikon Pass also includes
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National Park Week 2024 FREE Admission, Events
Celebrate National Park Week with FREE admission and FREE events in many of the 424 national parks and historic sites in the USA. National Park Week 2024 is April 20-28, and encourages all of us to discover something new about their national parks and monuments, from the Statue of Liberty in NYC to Yosemite in California. With
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Donating Your Car to Charity Pros & Cons
If you are considering donating Old Breakdown to a charity to get a tax break, know the pros and cons first. Especially the cons, which include car donation charity scams. Do good by donating your car to charity. That’s what charities tell you. But the reality is that you might do better selling your car
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Comparing Season Pass Deals for 2024/25 Skiing & Snowboarding
Even before the current downhill season ends, season passes are now on sale for the 2024/25 ski and snowboard season, at the lowest early bird rates of the year. Whether you buy an Ikon Pass, Epic Pass, Mountain Collective Pass, Indy Pass, or a pass from one specific favorite area or group of destinations in
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