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75+ Military Discounts Available Year-Round

75+ Military Discounts Available Year-Round

Thank you for your service.  May is Military Appreciation Month, but these discounts are available year-round to active and retired military, and some deals include family members, reservists and Gold Star families.  Military discounts include food, clothing, travel, technology and even engagement rings. Discounts are not always posted in stores, and sometimes they are even
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JetBlue Expands TrueBlue Loyalty Program

JetBlue Expands TrueBlue Loyalty Program

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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Vacation Assurance at Sandals & Beaches Resorts in Caribbean

Vacation Assurance at Sandals & Beaches Resorts in Caribbean

The parent company of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts is offering unprecedented vacation assurance – or insurance – if you have to postpone, cancel or quarantine because of Covid-19 issues before or during vacation. It includes airfare credit and a no-penalty reservation change policy. Sandals Resorts International, parent company of the luxury all-inclusive resort brands,
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Travel Tips: Why You Need Travel Insurance

Travel Tips: Why You Need Travel Insurance

Coronavirus, political turmoil, blizzards and snowstorms that shut down airports in winter, hurricanes that shut down airports in summer and fall, computer outages that ground flights, or an injury or family emergency that prevents you from taking the trip you paid for. These are just some of the reasons to have travel insurance.  There are
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Car Rental Insurance Do’s and Don’ts

Car Rental Insurance Do’s and Don’ts

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.

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10 Ways to Stretch Your Travel Dollars

10 Ways to Stretch Your Travel Dollars

Since you might not have traveled in a while, consider this a quick refresher course for how to stretch your travel dollars before, during and after a trip, whether you are going solo or with the entire family.

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Holiday Gift Cards & Bonses

Holiday Gift Cards & Bonses

When in doubt, a gift card is a great idea.  Again in 2020, national restaurant chains and retailers are offering bonuses with gift card purchases. Give the card, keep the bonus for yourself and your family to use. You can also support a favorite local small business by buying one of their gift cards.  The
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Marriott Security Breach: Protect Yourself

Marriott Security Breach: Protect Yourself

On top of everything we have to worry about these uncertain days, if you stayed at a Marriott brand hotel or resort recently, you should be worrying about identity theft and other personal security issues. There’s been a massive breach – since I stayed at one recently, I am personally at risk. Maybe you, too.
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Free Museum Admission Nationwide 9/21

Free Museum Admission Nationwide 9/21

More than 1,500 museums, zoos, botanical gardens and other attractions in the USA will be offering FREE admission on Sat., Sept,. 21, 2019, for the Smithsonian Magazines 15th Annual Museum Day But you can’t just walk in.  FREE tickets are required for Museum Day FREE admission. Each Museum Day ticket provides free admission to the ticket holder and one
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Top American-Made Vehicles of 2019

Top American-Made Vehicles of 2019

If you’re looking for a car, truck or SUV made in America with the most American-made parts, the top ten brands are Jeep, Honda and it’s luxury division Acura, Chevrolet and fellow GM brand GMC. More than half the vehicles in the annual American-made survey by Cars.com are foreign brands, including top-rated Jeep, a division
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