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Car Rental Do’s and Don’ts

Car Rental Do’s and Don’ts

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.

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NYC Guide: Best Free & Cheap Things to Do In July, August & Beyond

NYC Guide: Best Free & Cheap Things to Do In July, August & Beyond

Now that my hometown is back on top of the must visit destination list, here’s how to enjoy NYC on the cheap. Now that the spectacular Fourth of July fireworks are behind us, time to plan these events – including the last chance of the year for Manhattanhenge, FREE museum admission, 200+ FREE events at
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Travel Tips: Why You Need Travel Insurance

Travel Tips: Why You Need Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is as essential as auto insurance and homeowner’s insurance.  Software glitches and severe weather mean cancelled and delayed flights, missing a cruise or a wedding, not just your luggage. Simply, never leave home without it. The choice is which kind of coverage you want to buy, and whether it is a per-trip policy or annual coverage.

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Scam Alert: One Ring Phone Calls

Scam Alert: One Ring Phone Calls

If you hear one ring or see a missed call from a number you don’t recognize, do not call back. The one ring phone call scam is back, and if you fall for it you be charged as much as $30, or even more. Here’s what you need to know.

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Regal Summer Movie Express $1 Family Films

Regal Summer Movie Express $1 Family Films

Movies on the cheap –  See nine weeks of family-friendly films on the big screen for just $1 per ticket, plus get discounts on popcorn, snacks and drinks. This year’s list includes Spider-Man, Kung Fu Panda and Minions films.

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Frontier Airlines Unlimited Passes for Summer or Annual Travel

Frontier Airlines Unlimited Passes for Summer or Annual Travel

Once again, Frontier Airlines is offering its all-you-can-fly unlimited passes, one for annual travel, the other just for summer.  There’s also a monthly unlimited pass. All you pay are taxes, fees, and a one penny processing fee for each flight.

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Scam Alert: E-Z Pass Scam Texts

Scam Alert: E-Z Pass Scam Texts

Scam Alert – Beware of a text or email saying you owe money for unpaid toll roads, and threaten penalties including loss of your license. The FBI and several cities and states are warning about the scam – and the warning do not click on the link in the scam text or email, which impersonate
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How to File Your Taxes for Free Online

How to File Your Taxes for Free Online

Don’t wait for the last minute, when you are more likely to make costly mistakes. Here’s how to do your taxes for free or almost free online, with and without tax filing software, and file online for free.

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New Car Buying Tips: Avoid These Costly Extras

New Car Buying Tips: Avoid These Costly Extras

Save money by avoiding costly extras, such as extended warranties and paint protection, offered by dealers. According to Consumer Reports, many dealer add-ons are built into the vehicle by the manufacturer, so don’t pay for them twice.

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See 2025 Oscar Nominated Films in Theaters for $5-$7

See 2025 Oscar Nominated Films in Theaters for $5-$7

Movies on the Cheap: Once again this year, the Regal Cinemas chain is showcasing the ten Best Picture nominations for the 2025 Oscar for just $5-$7 each. Catch up on films you missed, or see a favorite again.

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ecoXplorer Evelyn Kanter is a journalist with 25+ years of experience as a newspaper and magazine writer, radio & TV news producer & reporter and author of guidebooks and smartphone apps – all focusing on travel, automotive, the environment and your rights as a consumer. ecoXplorer Evelyn Kanter is the Immediate Past President of the International Motor Press Assn. (IMPA) and an active member of the North American Travel Journalists Assn. (NATJA) and the North American Snowsports Journalists Assn. (NASJA). Contact me at evelyn@ecoxplorer.com. Copyright (C) Evelyn Kanter

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