Brad Cross expected to pay just $350 for a Honda Accord he rented in 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
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9 ways to get free or cheap ski lift tickets
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With the cost of ski full-day lift tickets reaching as much as $100 at some resorts, frugal skiers and snowboarders are finding a number of ways to save. Here are nine simple tips to get free or cheap ski lift tickets: 1. Go online to find deeply discounted tickets. Know when and where you … [Read more...] about 9 ways to get free or cheap ski lift tickets
How to purchase travel insurance
Travel insurance is no longer optional. After two years of travel disruptions that show no sign of ending any time soon, it's more or less mandatory. So how do you buy travel insurance in this environment? Very carefully, say experts. 2 types of travel insurance If you're going to … [Read more...] about How to purchase travel insurance
Where older kids ski free
Virtually every ski area in the land offers free skiing for youngsters up to age 5 or 6, but only a handful extend free skiing to older offspring. In many cases, children also stay free when bunking with their parents. This is, of course, of significance to families with youngsters in that age … [Read more...] about Where older kids ski free
7 sneaky travel charges to avoid
We are about to enter what is traditionally one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. If you plan to travel this season and you’re a Living on the Cheap reader, chances are you’ve done your homework and researched the best travel deals for hotels, attractions and packages on our site. But … [Read more...] about 7 sneaky travel charges to avoid
Travel discounts for seniors
Once you get to the golden age of 50, you will start to qualify for senior discounts. Whether you plan to visit grandchildren who live out-of-state, or you’re hoping to travel abroad, take advantage of the deals available on transportation, lodging and even sightseeing. The more you save on each … [Read more...] about Travel discounts for seniors
How to find cheaper flights and hotel deals in 2022
It’s getting harder to find a travel deal. Just ask Tracy Hayes, who recently wanted to fly from Little Rock to St. Louis. “The cheapest flight I could find was roughly $375,” she says. “That was the one-way fare.” Hayes, a notary public from Little Rock, checked the usual suspects — … [Read more...] about How to find cheaper flights and hotel deals in 2022
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
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 needs. … [Read more...] about How to pick the best roadside assistance program
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
Budget-friendly glamping in an RV delivered to you
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For those of us who define "roughing it" as packing our own road-trip food until we arrive at our hotel, camping has never held much appeal. "Glamping" in an RV, on the other hand, seems like a great compromise: Enjoy the beauties of nature without giving up hot showers, electricity and indoor … [Read more...] about Budget-friendly glamping in an RV delivered to you
When disputing a credit card charge isn’t the best answer
When Jeff Campbell checked in at the Austin airport for a spring break vacation, the last thing on his mind was a credit card chargeback. Instead, he was thinking about the fun he’d have with his three daughters at Universal Orlando Resort that week. “Literally at the gate, my airline canceled … [Read more...] about When disputing a credit card charge isn’t the best answer
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
15 ways to save money on vacation
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You’ve booked an affordable vacation, but what happens when you arrive at your destination and your brain enters vacation mode? Suddenly, you’ve forgotten your budget, and are jumping at all the you-only-live-once vacation purchases: restaurants, excursions, souvenirs and the like. You can still … [Read more...] about 15 ways to save money on vacation
How not to lose money on expiring travel vouchers
If you’re holding on to travel credits that are about to expire, you don’t have to lose your money. There are ways to use your credits before they become worthless — and there are even ways to get a full refund. Consider what happened to Cynthia Donahue and her husband in 2020. Amtrak canceled … [Read more...] about How not to lose money on expiring travel vouchers
