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Choose one of these charities to support with a donation to help earthquake victims in Myanmar and Thailand with life-saving food, water, shelter, warm clothing and medical services, and start the rebuilding, including roads and power lines.
These picturesque and iconic courses are where many champions learned to play, competed and made history, including World Golf Hall of Fame inductees, and where US Presidents, Supreme Court justices, film and theater celebrities and others have played.
Sesame Place Philadelphia is the first theme park in North America to launch the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, launching in time for Autism Acceptance Month in April. Also known as the Sunflower, it is a global initiative designed to support children and adults with non-visible disabilities and conditions, including children with autism and military veterans
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Spring cleaning often means debating what to throw out and what to hang on to. Save time and money with these eco-friendly tips to de-clutter your closets, dresser and desk drawers, countertops and bins, with this handy guide to what you can toss guilt-free, what has the potential for re-use, and what should be donated
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Some of the most beautiful gardens on the planet are the front yards or back yards of classic and historic US hotels. They include gardens featured in films such as Citizen Kane and some designed by Frederick Law Olmstead Jr., one of the designers of New York’s Central Park.
Frontier is making a blatant pitch to customers of rival Southwest who are unhappy about its new checked baggage fees and other changes. Frontier is promoting it free perks, which include free carry-on, free seat selection and free flight changes and fares as low as $39, in a cheeky new ad campaign called “Your New Love”, which promotes “divorce your old airline deal”.
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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Scam alert: Thieves want to record your own voice to rip you off. Beware of callers who ask, Can you hear me? Are you a homeowner? Or another other question designed to make you say “yes”. It’s an old scam – it’s been around for a decade. While it never really went away, it’s back
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Southwest Airlines is joining the rest of the airline industry and charging checked bag fees. No more “bags fly free” – it’s signature advertising phrase – after May 28, 2025, except for top tier frequent flyers.
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.