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Instead of raising prices and adding to inflation, The US Government is rolling back the price of the TSA PreCheck program by 10%. That’s good news for anybody who is returning to traveling again and wants to avoid long airport security lines. Now, instead of paying $85 for five years, it’s $78 for five years
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Once again this year, restaurant and fast-food chains are honoring current and retired military with free or discounted meals on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. Some deals include coupons valid for additional days.
Every year there are special Veterans Day discounts and deals for current and retired military at retail store chains, hotels, museums and more, including free admission extended to family members. Here is the 2022 list – retail first, then travel and recreation. Most businesses require proof of military service. There are several types of identification
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Choosing an electric SUV that can handle long road trips and off-road adventures requires careful consideration. For most EV buyers, the top considerations are range, power, comfort and safety features. Range. EVs these days have a range of at least 150 miles before needing recharging, and some can go closer to 350. Power. An electric
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Cheap is good. Free is better. Here’s where to get both on Halloween – Free first, including BOGO deals, followed by cheap. Most of the Halloween freebies require you to show up in costume, and apply whether you are a kid or a grown-up. And others require you to be a member of that chain’s
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Excuse me while I throw up. Even though it is for charity, the limited edition bright pink Barbie Maserati SUV is a head-shaker and stomach-turner. But it’s also an attention-gettter, which is the point. The luxury auto brand says it is thrilled to unveil what it describes as “an audacious collaboration with Mattel, Inc.’s Barbie®,
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A flu shot won’t protect you from Covid-19, but it will protect you from the flu so you don’t suffer a double-whammy. Symptoms are similar for both, so it can be hard to tell the difference.
The new 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Sedan is sure to be a winner. It offers the comfort of a sedan, the drive-height of a crossover, sporty handling, the fuel economy of a hybrid, and standard AWD – all for a starting price of just under $40,000 There’s a choice of two different hybrid systems, including
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Holiday travel is the the peak travel season of the year, and even though many of the cheap seats are already booked, there are still ways to find them. Here are five ways to save money on your airline tickets and stretch your travel dollar. Plan Twice, Book Once – Airlines now charge $150 or
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Normally, we wouldn’t post an entire article about one type of pizza in one fast food pizza chain – but the Shaq-a-Roni at Papa John’s is different, because sales support local charities and community groups with more than $1 Million a year. Nothing cheesy about that. This promotion ended on Dec. 25, 2022 Click here
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