green living, smart spending
Scam alert: interest-free home loan offer for active and retired US military, from a scam sender claiming to be the legitimate and well-regarded Military.com organization with millions of members. The one I just received is NOT from the real Military.com, but from a bogus and probably identity theft website with the extension .eu, which is
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What happens when two of the hottest names on the road join together? You get the Saleen FOURSIXTEEN Tesla S super performance electric car. That’s a mouthful, and a garage full of technology, design and power. The Saleen FOURSIXTEEN is from the same automotive performance brand that designed and produces the Saleen S7 supercar. Saleen,
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Are you frugal, or are you cheap? There’s a difference. Change one letter of the word ‘cheap’ and it becomes ‘cheat’, but frugal doesn’t cheat anybody. Cheap is a negative and undignified way to save money, while frugal is fashionable, even necessary. Cheap doesn’t brag about it. Frugal does. Examples of frugal vs. cheap: Frugal
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If you get an official looking email from something called the US Solar Department offering to reduce your utility bill, do not open it. There is no US Solar Department in the US government, so this official looking email is very likely a fraud, scam, or phishing scheme to steal your identity or add Trojan
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With the peak summer driving season underway, it’s a good time to be reminded about the dangers and costs of speeding.
It’s news when airlines raise fees, and news when they drop them. Delta is making news for eliminating charges for in-flight entertainment. Starting today, August 1, 2014, passengers can watch movies and TV shows, listen to music and play video games for FREE. Unlike other airlines, Delta has been charging for anything except its own
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Cruise lines are offering more value for your money with new free Wi-Fi and deals that cut the cost of your on-board drinking and dining experience. All-inclusive cruise deal Norwegian Cruise Line is debuting a new all-inclusive package that includes shore excursions, beer and wine, internet and fine dining. Luxury cruise lines such as Crystal
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Be sure to pack identity theft protection when you travel, on vacation or a business trip. Here’s how to protect yourself before, during and after travel: Avoiding identity theft before travel It’s a good idea to let your credit card issuers know you are traveling, especially if you are going to a new destination or
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If you are a vintage car lover, racing fan, Porsche fan, or all three, this new FREE mobile app from the editors of AutoWeek magazine will make you very vroom happy. The Essential Sportscar: 50 years of Porsche includes articles, photos, even video of famous Porsche cornering and handling on windy mountain roads and tracks.
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It should be no surprise that San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, rank high in a list of the cities with America’s greenest buildings. But Atlanta, Los Angeles and Washington, D. C. are not necessarily the cities that come to mind. Washington, D.C. has risen to the top of the list by efficiency efforts in federal
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