Tag: Cost

Student Lending

Navigating the Grad School College Search Process

August 01, 2025. Cassandra Raposo

The college search process is difficult enough for a burgeoning undergrad. Searching for a grad school can be just as stressful.

Life Insurance

What to Know About Getting a Child Life Insurance Policy

August 14, 2025. Sarah Vincelette

Our experts answer common questions about this type of coverage and how it can help you and your loved ones.

Road Trips

Curious About EVs? Try Renting Before Buying

August 01, 2025. AAA Staff

For Americans hesitant to commit to an electric vehicle, renting offers a low-pressure way to take a test drive.

Budget-Wise

10 Money Saving Habits to Start Right Now

January 04, 2024. Peter Vey

Establishing these small saving habits can make a big impact on your bank account over time.

Budget-Wise

Smart Personal Savings and Budgeting Apps

March 15, 2024. AAA Staff

Sound practices and the right tools can give your personal savings a boost.

Newsroom

Northeast Gas Prices Drip Down 

July 28, 2025. Jillian Young

Like ice cream on a hot day, the price of a gallon of gas in the Northeast is dribbling down on strong inventories and modest demand. 

Food & Dining & Mind & Body

I Joined a CSA This Summer — Here’s Why It Was Worth It

July 22, 2025. Sarah Vincelette

Farm out your grocery list to the farm it comes from.

Hotels & Resorts & Theme Park Vacations

Your Guide to Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe Hotels

May 15, 2025. Julie Tremaine

The new theme park has three dedicated hotels, and they’re surprisingly affordable.

Newsroom

Record 72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel Domestically Fourth of July Week 

June 20, 2025. Jillian Young

Independence Day trips are up 2.4% over last year; road trips and flights are setting new records.

Savings

Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

June 18, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

Is there such a thing as good debt? What types of debt should you avoid? We answer these questions and more.

Cars & Trucks

Are License Plate Covers Illegal?

June 18, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

Ghost plates, or license plates that have been modified to avoid paying tolls and tickets, give cities and states the jitters.

Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners Coverage When Lightning Strikes

June 15, 2025. Maddy Osman

Damages caused by lightning, as well as subsequent fires, are covered by nearly all homeowners insurance policies.

Food & Dining & Mind & Body

The Benefits of Weekly Meatless Meals

June 16, 2025. Sarah Vincelette

How skipping meat just once a week can lead to better health, a lighter grocery bill and maybe even a more expanded palate.

Travel

European Destination Dupes  

May 16, 2025. Sarah Vincelette

Get the feel of Europe closer to home — and with a friendlier price tag.

Homeowners Insurance

The Ins and Outs of Hurricane Insurance Deductibles

June 12, 2025. AAA Staff

Many Northeasterners are unaware of the hurricane deductible that is likely on their homeowners policy or what it means.

Newsroom

AAA Survey: Percentage of U.S. Adults Likely to Buy Electric Vehicles Lowest Since 2019

June 03, 2025. Jillian Young

Respondents cite price and charging concerns as challenges for buying EVs.

Road Trips

Yes, You Can Rent a Car if You’re Under Age 25

June 01, 2025. Jeanette Zinno

The idea that you have to wait a quarter century to rent a car is a myth. Drivers as young as 18 years old can rent a car with Hertz’s more inclusive age policy.

Newsroom

Pump Prices Across the Northeast Held Steady Over Memorial Day Weekend 

May 26, 2025. Jillian Young

The lead up to Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is typically met with a rising demand for gasoline — and rising pump prices.

Homeowners Insurance & Money

5 Common Home Updates and How They Impact Your Insurance

May 15, 2025. Kate Romain

Curious how your renovation will impact your home insurance? In some cases, you may see your premiums decrease.

Homeowners Insurance

How to Vet a General Contractor

October 01, 2024. AAA Staff

Start with these questions as you embark on your quest to find the right contractor for your home renovation project.