You're meal planning for your road trip and discovering how difficult it can be to stay frugal while on the road. Eating out during your trip is an easy way to watch your travel budget disappear. Even fast-food meals can add up.However, setting aside some time to prepare make-ahead road trip … [Read more...] about 10 make-ahead road trip meals to save money
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9 ways to take a bite out of road trip food costs
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Do you have a road trip coming up? Here are some of the best road trip food ideas to keep costs low! Spend time making memories - not on expensive food items! You’ve planned your road trip, mapping out a route, identifying campgrounds or affordable lodging and picking key attractions to … [Read more...] about 9 ways to take a bite out of road trip food costs
Save money on gas with hypermiling techniques
Experienced drivers have all kinds of tricks for saving gas while they drive, so they can save money by not refueling as often. These run the gamut from keeping the trunk empty to turning off the engine instead of idling. If you have mastered those and want to try something more extreme to keep you … [Read more...] about Save money on gas with hypermiling techniques
What if your vacation rental is sold right before your trip?
A few days before leaving for a trip, I received an unexpected email from Airbnb: My host had sold my vacation home."We’re reaching out with the unfortunate news that your reservation was canceled," it said. "Your refund is on its way."But wait: I didn't want my money back. I needed a place … [Read more...] about What if your vacation rental is sold right before your trip?
How to save on travel this summer
Pretty much every barometer of travel intent is up for the summer travel season. Inflation and unemployment are low, and consumer sentiment and curiosity are high. What will prices be like this summer? It depends on where you're going. There's good news if you're traveling within the … [Read more...] about How to save on travel this summer
11 ways to get free or cheap ski lift tickets
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Skiing and snowboarding may not be cheap hobbies to pick up, but despite the cost of equipment and full-day lift tickets, there are plenty of ways to save money. After all, who wants to pay $200-plus to hit the slopes when they can have the adventure for much less?Follow these tips on getting … [Read more...] about 11 ways to get free or cheap ski lift tickets
How to pick the best roadside assistance program
You can never predict whether you’re going to need roadside assistance for a flat tire, dead battery or other vehicle issue, but if you’re a member of a roadside assistance program, you’ll be covered when it happens. The difficult part is deciding which program best fits your family's … [Read more...] about How to pick the best roadside assistance program
Where older kids ski free
Most ski areas offer free or greatly reduced skiing for youngsters up to age 5 or 6, but only a handful extend free skiing to older offspring. That can make taking your school age kids skiing an expensive endeavor. But worry not, plenty of ski resorts around the country have started offering free or … [Read more...] about Where older kids ski free
How to avoid surprise rental car charges
Brad Cross expected to pay just $350 for a Honda Accord he rented last June for four days from Avis in Salt Lake City. Instead, the car rental company broadsided him with a surprise $2,974 charge to his credit card.“Avis said the rental was extended into a one-way rental and dropped in another … [Read more...] about How to avoid surprise rental car charges
When to book 2023 holiday travel to save the most money
The holiday travel season is just around the corner, and this year, there's one piece of advice everyone seems to agree on: Book early. (But there may be advantages to waiting; more on that later.)How early? Well, if you're reading this now, you might want to open a new tab and start looking … [Read more...] about When to book 2023 holiday travel to save the most money
7 sneaky travel charges to avoid
We are about to enter what is traditionally one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. With everything else on your mind, it's easy to overlook extra fees and charges that some business find a way to sneak into your travel budget.These expenses may not be advertised in … [Read more...] about 7 sneaky travel charges to avoid
How airlines hide the true cost of a ticket
When Carolyn DiDonato booked her ticket from Trenton, N.J., to Fort Myers, Fla., she says she was hit with a hidden airline fee. On the last screen, concealed behind a drop-down menu, Frontier Airlines revealed that she would have to pay a nonrefundable $23 carrier interface charge for buying her … [Read more...] about How airlines hide the true cost of a ticket
Apps to save you money on the go
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Mobile technology is advancing with leaps and bounds, and new apps and features help us save money wherever we are. Whether you are headed to the store, the gas station, or vacation, there are apps to help you save money along the way. Here are some favorite apps to save you money on the … [Read more...] about Apps to save you money on the go
Don’t make these common car rental mistakes
When renting a car, you might think that getting into an accident is the only thing that could cost you money. But while accidents are sometimes unavoidable, there are other mistakes that can cost you money when driving a rental car. They include failing to take pictures of your car before and … [Read more...] about Don’t make these common car rental mistakes
Travel fees are multiplying; how to avoid them if you can
When it comes to travel fees, it’s starting to feel like 2019 again.Airlines, car rental companies and hotels are reinstating old surcharges and adding new ones to your bill as travel returns to pre-pandemic levels. You can find them everywhere, including your airline ticket and vacation … [Read more...] about Travel fees are multiplying; how to avoid them if you can
