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Tips For Tying The Financial Knot
Couples getting married have a lot to discuss before their weddings: Venues. Entertainment. Floral arrangements. What may not come up as often, but what definitely should, are finances, according to Jill Schlesinger, senior CFP board ambassador for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. “Marriage is two different things. It’s a spiritual union, and it’sRead More
Big Budget Isn’t Necessary to Enjoy Big Waterfalls
Besides its amazing falls, perhaps one of the best things about going to Niagara Falls is that there’s something for every budget.
AAA Urges You Not To Drive Intexticated
A father is driving with his three children in the back seat. His left hand is firmly on the steering wheel while his right hand is gripping a beer bottle. Shocking, right? But would you be as shocked if the same man was holding a phone instead? Distracted driving can be as devastating as drivingRead More
New Jersey Student Share Traffic Safety Messages
Seven local students earned first-place awards for their artwork in the annual AAA Traffic Safety Poster & Video Contest. Students were judged in several grade categories and competed against students from across New Jersey. Winners included: Kindergarten Sean Corcoran, Academy of Our Lady of Grace, Fairview Primary (Grades 1-2) Miah Ovando, first grade, Academy ofRead More
Students Share Winning Traffic Safety Messages
More than 3,000 students did their part to help protect cyclists, pedestrians, drivers and passengers through AAA Northeast’s 2018 Traffic Safety Poster and Video Contest. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island submitted entries. Their creations touched on pedestrian, bicycle and school bus safety, distracted driving, child passengerRead More
A European Vacation off the Beaten Path
Take your European vacation by river cruise, train or car for a more authentic adventure.
Enjoy Montreal No Matter Your Budget
The city where French and English mingle freely has something for visitors on any budget.
R.I. Ban on Hand-Held Devices Now in Effect
Drivers talking on hand-held phones in Rhode Island can be ticketed by police and fined up to a $100.
Distracted Drivers Make Everyone’s Commutes Slower
The next time you’re a few minutes late for work, you could blame it on distracted drivers. After all, the excuse is backed by science. Distracted drivers can slow down commutes by as much as 10 percent, according to David Strayer, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Utah. His research for the AAA FoundationRead More
Q&A: Does my auto insurance cover a rental car?
The best way to know for sure if your auto insurance coverage includes rentals is to speak with your insurance agent. He or she can explain how your coverage translates to a rental vehicle. For example, your coverage may only apply for up to 30 days. Or your insurer may or may not cover aRead More