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There are always some great meal deals at national fast food and fast casual chains, to help you stretch your strained budget. Top deals now are for SuperBowl Sunday and Valentine’s Day, from White Castle and Krispy Kreme, and the return of Pizza Hut’s extra large The Big New Yorker and LobsterFest at Red Lobster
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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. As a native and lifelong New Yorker, these are my recommendations for the most reliable and affordable car services and licensed taxis, to
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Celebrate National Popcorn Day on Jan. 19 with a bucketful of deals and freebies, including at movie theaters, where popcorn is a big part of the big screen experience. More than 34,000 screens nationwide are participating in some kind of popcorn promotion. Also, some theatres are giving out free popcorn, in partnership with Fandango. Find
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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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From December 5 to 25, McDonald’s celebrates the holidays with its new SZN of Sharing, including daily deals, merchandise and giveaways, including the chance to win FREE meals for life. Let’s take them one at a time. McDonald’s Daily Deals Move over milk and cookies. You could buy a Big Mac or Crispy Chicken Sandwich,
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It’s possible to double the daily rate of your rental car with add-ons such as a second driver, navigation system, toll road pass, car seat, ski rack or bike rack. If you haven’t rented a vehicle in a while, it’s worth reviewing the rental do an don’trules to save money, even legal grief.
Don’t want to cook? Many national restaurant chains are open on Thanksgiving Day, ready to serve you and your family or friends a traditional turkey dinner or regular menu items. Be sure to make a reservation, and be sure to tip generously, since the folks cooking and serving you are giving up their own holiday
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Save money on your travel plans with daily getaway deals from major travel brands. It’s the annual Daily Getaway promotion by the U.S. Travel Association, with a different deal every day through August 12. Offers include discounts up to 50 percent off loyalty points, theme park tickets, vacation packages and hotel stays from such well-known
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Thank you for your service. These discounts are available year-round to active and retired military, some deals include family members, reservists and Gold Star families, and some include first responder who may not have a military background. Year-round means not just in May, Military Appreciation Month, or around Veterans Day in November. Military discounts include
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Unlike some airlines which are cutting back their loyalty programs, JetBlue is making its TrueBlue program more rewarding with new perks. The upgrades are available for flights during 2022, including seat upgrades and new ground transportation perks. Even more appealing – because of its new partnership with American Airlines, the benefits are transferable, as long
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