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Movies on the Cheap: Once again this year, two national theater chains are showcasing Academy Award nominated films for as little as $5 each. Revisit a favorite or catch a contender you missed. The two chains are AMC and Regal, and schedules vary by location. The annual AMC Best Picture Showcase is screening the best
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New York City theater is the best in the world, but you don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars for a top ticket to a Broadway or Off-Broadway show. There are multiple ways to score discount tickets, even for top shows. These are the best, especially if you missed the annual 2-for-1 Broadway Week and
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Choose one of these charities to support with a donation to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria with life-saving food, water, shelter, warm clothing and medical services, and start the rebuilding, including roads and power lines. Each one of these charities has a top four-star rating for financial performance and effectiveness from Charity Navigator, my
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If your closets and desk top are overflowing, consider recycling things you no longer want or use – and get paid for it. Here is where to get cash rewards and shopping credits for recycling unwanted clothing, sheets and towels, empty cosmetic containers, office supplies, auto batteries and more. Plus, you are helping save the
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The meltdown of Southwest airlines is causing untold stress and grief, with tens of thousands of people stranded at airports far from home, lost luggage, missed family reunions and vacations – even a bride who missed her own wedding. Here’s what to do if your flight with any airline is cancelled or delayed by more
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The Christmas/New Year’s holiday “flightmare” of cancelled and delayed flights, lost baggage and gifts, is a horror, for sure. These are just some of the reasons to have travel insurance. There are many more. It’s as essential as auto insurance and homeowner’s insurance. Simply, never leave home without it. Travel insurance protects you Travel insurance
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Cold weather can damage your vehicle, your driving experience, your comfort, even your safety and those of your passengers. The different driving hazards caused by freezing rain, snow, ice, slush, and frigid temperatures can create dangerous driving situations, leading to breakdowns and expensive repairs even without a life-threatening accident. These easy maintenance tips will winterize
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This is the busiest travel time of year, when even veteran road warriors get stressed out by flight delays, missing baggage and hotel and car rental snafus. These holiday travel tips from long-time road warrior ecoXplorer Evelyn Kanter will help you stay sane year-round. We’re called road warriors because we wage a never-ending battle against
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From the Staten Island start, through Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Manhattan, the NYC Marathon is a city-wide sporting event and street party. As many as three million spectators will cheer more than 50,000 runners on Sun., Nov. 6th for the 2022 NYC Marathon. Here’s a mile-by-mile guide to the best spots to watch the NYC
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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 find them. 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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