The Internet may have become your go-to source for planning a vacation, but savvy travelers head to a travel agent when they want to save time and money. “Why spend four weeks planning a four-day vacation, when you could call a professional agent at no additional cost?” says Michelle Fee of Cruise … [Read more...] about Use a travel agent to save money
Who needs travel insurance and how to get the best deal
Accidents, emergencies and just plain bad luck can occur when you’re on the road. Is it better to take risk a financial wallop or play it safe and invest in travel insurance? Depending on your destination and how much you stand to lose, the answer varies. Here are seven questions to ask.Can’t I … [Read more...] about Who needs travel insurance and how to get the best deal
Free cell phones with texting for eligible households
If you’ve wanted a cell phone but couldn’t afford one, the federal government may be able to help. Thanks to the Lifeline Assistance program, everyone who needs a telephone for emergencies can get one. Back in the day, that meant a landline, but since 1996, the subsidy has been available to wireless … [Read more...] about Free cell phones with texting for eligible households
7 questions you didn’t know you could ask your pharmacist
Pharmacists do a lot more than count pills and pack them into a bottle. “Think of us as air traffic controllers and customers as airplanes in flight,” says Heather Free, a practicing pharmacist in Washington, D.C., and a spokeswoman for the American Pharmacists Association. “We want to prevent … [Read more...] about 7 questions you didn’t know you could ask your pharmacist
Create your own travel-size toothpaste
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Last week I attended the annual Travel Goods Show in Las Vegas, where manufacturers showcase all the latest luggage and travel accessories to retailers. While I'll have a more comprehensive report for you in the coming weeks, I just had to spread the word about my favorite discovery -- it's a DIY … [Read more...] about Create your own travel-size toothpaste
OpenTable.com: Get free dining
If you like dining out, but hate trying to make a reservation, check out OpenTable.com. This is one of our favorite websites. Why? You simply type in the date and time you want to dine, number of people in your party and general location or neighborhood you want to dine in. Presto! The system tells … [Read more...] about OpenTable.com: Get free dining
Get charities to take your unwanted stuff
You'd think charities would do back flips over your unwanted items. But unless you have the ability and strength to get them out of your home, you'd be wrong. When I recently combined two households I called all the biggies (Goodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity), anxious to donate quality … [Read more...] about Get charities to take your unwanted stuff
How to make money taking surveys
While I don't advocate taking part in research surveys as a full-time occupation, those with the time and inclination can earn cash and gift cards for major retailers. Most of the major players operate in a similar manner. You register your email address and then complete a basic questionnaire, … [Read more...] about How to make money taking surveys
Need a visa? Here’s how to get one.
So you’re headed on that dream vacation. All packed? Passport, toothbrush, change of underwear? Check, check and you betcha. How about a visa? And we’re not talking credit card, but that piece of paper stuck into your passport that gives you entrance into a foreign country. Never needed one before? … [Read more...] about Need a visa? Here’s how to get one.
