How to Avoid Pothole Damage to Your Car
It’s a spring thing. April showers bring May flowers. And potholes. Here’s how to avoid pothole damage to your vehicle, which can cost repair bills from an average $300 to more than $1,000.
NYC Guide: Best Free & Cheap Things to Do In May, June & July
Now that my hometown is back on top of the must visit destination list, here’s how to enjoy NYC on the cheap. Spring/Summer is a great time to be in NYC, for Manhattanhenge, Museum Mile and other outdoor food and crafts festivals, FREE Shakespeare and NY Philharmonic concerts in NYC parks, FREE fan events for
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Best 2026 Vehicles for Road Trips, Off-Roading, Camping and More
SUVs are great family-haulers, but only some of them are built for camping, off-road exploration or serious road trips. If you are looking for a car or truck for serious adventures, rather than an all-around utility vehicle, these 2026 models are the best, according to a first-ever survey by U.S. News & World Report. 2026
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New Deals & Menu Choices at National Restaurant & Fast Food Chains
There are great meal deals and new menu items at national restaurant and fast food chains every week, to help you stretch your strained budget. Including – National Hamburger Day discounts, free Shake Shack burgers, Del Taco $1 deals, return of Applebee’s $15.99 all-you-can-eat, KFC $10 buckets, Honey Chicken returns to Chipotle; new value-priced meal
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Get AMC Half-Price Tickets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Movies on the cheap – AMC is changing it’s long-running Discount Tuesdays program to include Wednesdays. That’s two days a week to see new film releases for 50% off, and he deal includes 50% off on popcorn and drinks.
NYC Guide to FREE Beaches and Pools
Time to cool off at one of New York City’s dozens of miles of FREE sandy beaches, boardwalks and more than 50 public outdoor swimming pools, plus another dozen indoor pools. All are accessible by public transportation, subway or bus, or even by ferry. Lifeguards are on duty daily Memorial Day through Labor Day at
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Indy 500 and More Reasons to Visit Indianapolis
Indianapolis is justifiably famous for the Indy 500 race every Memorial Day weekend. It’s the oldest race in the USA – 2025 is the 109th running – and one of the most famous races in the world. But Indianapolis has a much more to offer, during Race Week or anytime of the year. Here’s why Indianapolis is on our list of where to go next.
Buy Epic Pass for 2026/26 Ski/Snowboard Season Before May 25 Price Increase
Reminder to buy your Epic Pass before prices increase on May 25, for next season’s skiing and riding at top resorts around the world. Buying now also gives you access over the summer to scenic rides on chairlifts and gondolas, VIP access to summer festivals, and other perks. Warning – The longer you procrastinate before
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Always Print Your Boarding Pass
Your boarding pass is – literally – your ticket to ride. You can’t get on the plane without it, starting with checking a bag and getting through security. So why would you take the chance of depending on your phone’s battery life or the airline’s app system?
Scam Alert: Kars4Kids Car Donation Charity
If you are considering donating your vehicle for a tax deduction, think carefully before donating it to Kars4Kids. The car donation charity gets low ratings from charity watchdog rating services and has been accused repeatedly of misleading donors and misusing funds.