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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. March and April are a great time to be in NYC, including for FREE Women’s History Month events, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and NY International Auto Show, a FREE ice skating
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Movies on the cheap – If you love the Academy Awards season, now’s the time to catch up on this year’s Best Picture nominees without breaking your entertainment budget. Reminder that the Regal Cinemas’ 2026 Best Picture Film Festival offers tickets and popcorn at blockbuster price. Get the star treatment with $7.99 tickets per movie at participating
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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.
Reminder that the National Park Service has changed the days for free admission in 2026, dropping Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth and adding President Trump’s birthday. Other traditional free admission days remain, including Presidents Day (Monday, Feb. 16) , Memorial Day, Independence Day, Constitution Day, Veterans Day, President Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday (Oct. 27)
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Valentine’s Day 2026 features a diverse mix of restaurant deals, ranging from high-stakes luxury to playful, low-stress celebrations. Diners can enjoy heart-shaped pizzas and donuts, Valentine’s Day prix-fixe menus, and “experience-driven” dates like fast-food weddings and caviar pairings. Whether you’re searching for a romantic steakhouse dinner or a nostalgic “Love Castle” reservation, these Valentine’s Day
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Movies on the cheap – AMC is changing it’s long-running Discount Tuesdays program to include Wednesdays. That’s two days a week to see new film releases for 50% off, and he deal includes 50% off on popcorn and drinks.
It’s possible to double the daily rate of your rental car with add-ons such as insurance, a second driver, navigation system, toll road pass, car seat or bike rack. If you haven’t rented a vehicle in a while, it’s worth reviewing the rental do and don’t rules to save money, even legal grief.
New York City is back on top of the tourism map, which means many visitors are traveling between LaGuardia, JFK and Newark Liberty airports and Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island. As a native and lifelong New Yorker, these are my recommendations for the most reliable and affordable public transportation, car services and licensed taxis,
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New York City is back on top of the tourism map, which means many visitors are traveling between LaGuardia, JFK and Newark Liberty airports and Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island. LaGuardia Airport transportation can be as little as $2.90 per person for public transportation, $65 for a NYC taxi or as much as
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