green living, smart spending
The current ski/snowboard season isn’t over yet, but you can get a head start on next season by purchasing your 2026/27 Ikon Pass starting March 12 at the lowest prices of the year, and get new benefits including new destinations, expanded access to existing ones, and new discounts and other perks. At a Glance 2026/27
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Movies on the cheap – Once again this year, AMC Theatres is rolling out the red carpet for movie lovers on a budget, with discounted tickets for all of the nominated films for Best Picture before the big night. Reminder that the Two-Day Event is Saturday, March 7, 2026 and the following Saturday, March 14,
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Movies on the cheap – If you love the Academy Awards season, now’s the time to catch up on this year’s Best Picture nominees without breaking your entertainment budget. Reminder that the Regal Cinemas’ 2026 Best Picture Film Festival offers tickets and popcorn at blockbuster price. Get the star treatment with $7.99 tickets per movie at participating
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Visit more than 200 museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens and other cultural institutions for FREE on the first full weekend of every month, via the Museums on Us program. The program is a perk for holders of a Bank of America or Merrill credit card or debit card. Just present your active card with
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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. FREE Cone Day at DQ, Friendly’s upgrades its core menu, all-you-can-eat shrimp at Golden Corral, bottomless pancakes at IHOP, new $3-$5 menu choices at Whataburger, new high protein choices at
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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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Travel insurance is as essential as auto insurance and homeowner’s insurance. Political unrest, severe weather and software glitches mean cancelled and delayed flights, missing a cruise or a wedding, not just your luggage. Simply, never leave home without it. The choice is what kind of coverage you want to buy, and whether it is a per-trip policy or annual coverage.
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.
Plan your spring and summer 2026 travel now, including these new routes between US cities and popular destinations in Europe, the Caribbean and South America, with dozens of new flights a week – plus updates to frequent flyer programs and partnerships. And be aware of routes which have been cancelled. We have both. New and
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Winter driving requires more space between you and the vehicle ahead, more attention to changeable road conditions and more time to get to your destination safely. Winter driving also requires less speed on icy or slick roadways, less dependence on technology like anti-lock brakes and traction control, and less trust of other drivers.