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Most of us learned in childhood that summer means vacation! A lot of us cherish our memories of loading into the back of our parents’ cars and setting off to visit family, hit up an amusement park, or go to the beach. Once more, it’s summer, and the desire to throw our stuff in the […]
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Almost everyone I know is busy making summer travel plans. After all, summer is a great time to travel: The kids are out of school, and the weather is glorious. Many of us felt like we couldn’t travel, at least not the way we wished to, in the past couple of years, so it makes […]
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Everyone loves summer vacations, but going on vacation can be costly. Considering that the price of gas and food has risen from last year and the cost of airline tickets is up more than 30%, vacationing will be even more expensive this summer. Many families will be embracing the staycation, but with the rising prices […]
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The summer of 2021 is shaping up to be one of the busiest travel seasons on record. The travel site Hopper forecasts that the rise in plane ticket prices that began this spring will continue through mid-summer, and vacation rental bookings are up sharply as well. That means that vacationing this summer is going to […]
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Doesn’t everyone love a good beach vacation? Splashing in the surf, building sandcastles, maybe getting in a little pool time, eating dinner overlooking the water, and enjoying classic boardwalk rides are quintessential summer beach vacation activities. Sadly, many beach destinations are expensive. So, so expensive! How does a frugal family enjoy an ideal beach vacation? […]
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Planning on moving soon? Moving a three-bedroom house typically costs between $600 and $1,000 for a local move. If you’re planning a long-distance move, be prepared to spend between $3,400 and $4,100. Ouch. And while it’s easy to foresee a lot of the expenses you’ll encounter, like hiring a truck or shelling out for a full-service […]
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Taking your family to a game is expensive. According to the 2019 Fan Cost Index, which calculates the cost for a family of four to go to a game, park, eat, and buy souvenirs, the median cost to go to an NFL game is $540.42, the median cost for an MLS game is $250.42, and the […]
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are a time to get together with loved ones, eat favorite foods, and enjoy family traditions. For many of us, it also means figuring out how to get home for the holidays, though some might instead focus on traveling to a popular vacation spot to […]
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The holiday season, regardless of which, if any, holidays you choose to observe, is a beautiful time of celebration and togetherness, but to enjoy that togetherness, many of us need to travel. From short distances to nearby family and friends to hours or even days on end in the car, we all have somewhere to be and it is important […]
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Cars manufactured before 1980 required intense preparation to get them ready for winter. Luckily, modern vehicles don’t need the same elaborate winterization, but low temperatures, snow, rain, and road salt can still cause problems with newer cars. Completing a few simple tasks before the worst of winter sets in will help protect your vehicle and make navigating […]