If your US Passport is expiring in 2016 or early 2017, or if you are applying for a first passport for yourself or a child, get your new US Passport now to save time, money and stress. More passports expire this year than in history, and the US State Dept. warns of a major backlog. Simply, the longer you wait to apply or renew, the longer you will wait for your new document. A State Dept. … [Read more...]
Scam alert: tax time identity theft
Scam alert: You might not have started working on your 2015 Income Tax returns yet, but identity thieves are already hard at work phishing for your tax refund. Identity theft scammers stole more than $5.2 Billion in Tax ID thefts in 2014, according to the Federal Trade Commission, which reports that it's the biggest form of ID theft. Tax ID fraudsters file early because they have a wealth … [Read more...]
How to avoid the flu when you travel
The person next to you on the airplane, commuter train or movie theater sneezes, and you catch a cold, or worse, the flu. Whether you are traveling or close to home, here's how to avoid the flu. First and most important, get a flu shot. It does not guarantee you'll avoid the flu, but it makes it much less likely. Plus, flu shots are FREE under most health insurance plans. More tips: Keep … [Read more...]
Holiday travel tips from a road warrior
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 tips from long-time road warrior ecoXplorer editor Evelyn Kanter will help you stay sane year-round. We’re called road warriors because we wage a never-ending battle against anarchy in distant area codes. Instead of Humvees and … [Read more...]
Black Friday deals: what not to buy
Black Friday deals are already starting for the 2015 holiday season. Black Friday deals are usually doorbusters, blockbusters and money savers. But there are things you should not buy on Black Friday. That includes toys and clothing, because their prices drop closer to Christmas and Hanukah, meaning toys and clothing usually cost less than they are on Black Friday. But some super-hot items may … [Read more...]
Safe driving tips for hurricane season
Hurricane season brings battering winds, torrential rains and potentially dangerous wet and flooded roads. These hurricane safe driving tips could save a life - yours, a passenger, pedestrian or those in another vehicle. Brake earlier and with less force than you would normally. This does more than simply increase the stopping distance between you and the car in front of you. It also lets the … [Read more...]
Exercise tips for skiing, snowboarding
The snow will be here before you know it. Start getting your body in shape now for the 2015/2016 ski and snowboard season. These workout tips are from Telluride Ski Resort a Tschana Breslin, a senior physiologist with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association, are easy enough for all winter sports enthusiasts to follow. Increase Overall Aerobic Fitness - Both skiers and snowboarders benefit … [Read more...]
Made in USA Christmas ornaments
We all know what outsourcing and moving manufacturing overseas has done to the US economy. Maryland-based A Christmas Ornament Company is fighting the trend by selling only American-made holiday products. A recent Gallup Poll found that 72% of Americans are paying "heightened attention" to the country of origin of the products they buy, and 65% are making an effort to specifically avoid … [Read more...]
How to prevent common car problems
If your vacation plans include a summer road trip, the last thing you want is unexpected car trouble to ruin the fun. A simple pre-trip vehicle check can save time, money and memories. Here's how to prevent common car problems: Check the brake system and make sure the battery connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free. Check filters and fluids, including engine oil, power steering and … [Read more...]
How to take better photos of fireworks
Take great photos of Fourth of July fireworks with these tips from the experts at Nikon, plus my own experiences as a travel writer and photographer: Pick your spot. Keep the backdrop in mind when you pick your spot. Try to claim the high ground, with an unobstructed, camera-eye's view of the colorful proceedings, and look for foreground objects. Fireworks against a black sky are colorful, but … [Read more...]
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