green cars, green travel and smart spending
Every year there are some 37,000 deaths on America’s roads. The on-going recall of Toyota and Lexus models for problems with sticking accelerators, steering and brake issues have made us all think more about automotive safety. First, know what to do in an emergency if your gas pedal sticks or brakes fail to work. Here are five more
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We all look for airfare bargains, hotel discounts, and the best car rental deals when we travel. So why would you waste money on travel gear or gadgets that just look pretty? Why would you buy 18 decorated zip-close plastic bags for $9.95 when many airport security gates give them away for free, and when you can buy a
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Your car does not want flowers, balloons, or even candy this Valentine’s Day. It just wants a little love in the form of tender loving care, such as an oil change and tune-up. There’s no debating the value of preventive maintenance to keep Old Breakdown from living up to its name, and to help you drive safely on your
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We’ve all heard about the worldwide recall of top Toyota models for a gas pedal that can stick and jam into an unsafe speed. Toyota has stopped sales of eight top models, including the best-selling Camry and Corolla, and is trying to fix the problem. In the meantime, what do you do if your accelerator sticks and
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Here’s what the travel industry is doing to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake, travelers who have been affected, and how you can help, too: Travel Guard is providing free emergency travel and medial assistance services to travelers and families affected by the earthquake, including coordinating emergency medial arrangements and evacuations, temporary lodging, cash wire transfers, passport
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Travel is not negotiatiable, but just how you travel is negotiable, and small changes can make a big impact on the envirornment — and also save the green in your wallet. These tips on making your getaway more green from no less an authority than the Union of Concerned Scientists Flying — First class, business class and
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An important part of holiday gatherings and vacations is taking photos of family and friends. Digital cameras make it easy to snap the shutter, but there are ways you can take better photos than allowing the camera to do all the work. These top photo tips are from the professional photographers of the Society of American Travel Writers. Avoid
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Holiday travel is the the peak travel season of the year, and even though many of the cheap seats are already booked, there are still ways to get cheap seats. Here are five ways to save money on your airline tickets and stretch your travel dollar. Plan Twice, Book Once – Airlines now charge $150 or
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