smarter traveling, driving and spending
Frugal Over Fifty: There are benefits to getting older, especially discounts for shopping, dining and traveling. More than 100 retailers, supermarket chains, health and wellness chains, airlines, hotels, restaurants and movie theater chains nationwide which offer discounts to seniors. Few of these offers are widely promoted. Some don’t even appear on the company website. The
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Cheap is good. Free is better, and there’s a lot of both in my hometown. Whether you are a visitor or a native like me, this list of the best FREE things to do in New York City offers something for everybody, including free museums and sightseeing, even a free rooftop garden. And everything on
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Financial management tips: Managing your finances is more important these days, as inflation takes an ever larger bite out of our wallets and savings. Whether it’s impulse spending or trying to live beyond your means, not taking control of your finances can have disastrous results. If you’ve been trying to spend smarter but aren’t sure
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We’re back to traveling again, and if your wanderlust includes international destinations which require a US passport, expect to wait up to three months for a new or renewed passport to the world. And as with groceries and gas for a road trip, it costs more to get a new or renewed passport in 2022
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This isn’t just an EV story, it’s a business story. That’s because when Walmart announces it is buying 4,500 delivery vans from a small, struggling and little-known EV company, investors flocked to the EV company and the stock nearly doubled instantly, saving the troubled little EV company from potential shut-down or bankruptcy. We Know Who
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New York City is back on top of the tourism map, which means a lot of visitors are traveling between LaGuardia, JFK and Newark Liberty airports and Manhattan, and to NYC’s other boroughs including Brooklyn and Queens. As a native and lifelong New Yorker, these are my recommendations for the most reliable and affordable car
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As if we didn’t have enough to worry about this summer, with delayed flights and lost baggage and high gas prices for family road trips, if you are headed into a wooded area, staying safe from ticks and tick bites are an additional concern. These tips are from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and
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It’s important to be ready for an emergency. Pack a Grab and Go Bag now so you are ready for stormy weather, fire, or even a personal family emergency that requires immediate travel. Here’s what you’ll need for a quick escape.
We know airline travel this summer is a nightmare, with cancelled and delayed flights and long security lines. American Airlines is trying to speed up the check-in with new technology – TSA check-in via facial recognition. It allows travelers to breeze through the airport with just their face and their phone. It’s available for fliers
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Despite historic high gas prices, peak summer getaway season is underway, so it’s time to get your car ready before you start your road trip. These common sense car care tips can help prevent costly breakdowns and even accidents. The AAA expects to rescue 7 million American drivers this summer, mostly for dead batteries and
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