Tag: money

Life Insurance

Life Insurance and the Game of Life

May 28, 2022. Sarah Hopkins

Life insurance helps you plan for the future, but the future is changing all the time. Here are some milestones that might cause you to reconsider your life insurance needs.

Home

Planning a Vegetable Garden

May 24, 2022. Rebecca Melnitsky

No green thumb? No worries! Follow this advice for planning a vegetable garden and you can look forward to a memorable harvest.

Cars & Trucks

Different Types of Fuel and What’s Best for Your Car

May 24, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

New types of fuel are emerging, but is gasoline still your best bet?

Mortgages

What to Expect When Buying a Flipped House

May 16, 2022. Chris Wood

From good bones to remodels to a fresh coat of paint, here’s what home buyers need to know when buying a flipped house.

Express Lane & Hotels & Resorts

How to Make the Most of a Budget Hotel Stay

May 09, 2022. Sarah Hopkins

Getting a lot out of your hotel doesn’t have to mean spending a lot.

Electric Vehicles

Are Electric Car Batteries Bad for the Environment?

April 20, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

Everyone knows about the clean aspects of electric car batteries, but there are a number of environmentally harmful ones that need to be addressed.

Road Trips

How to Prepare for a Road Trip

April 08, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

Follow these tips and tricks to ensure your next road trip is nothing but smooth sailing.

Cars & Trucks & Electric Vehicles

Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg Discusses Infrastructure Act

February 02, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s number two official explains how the historic legislation will transform the country’s infrastructure.

Road Trips

On the Road Across the Canadian Border

January 31, 2022. Nate Williams

Follow along with this fun travelogue detailing a AAA member’s pandemic drive from Bangor, Maine to Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Savings

How to Recover After Holiday Spending

December 28, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

The holiday fun can quickly come to an end when the bill arrives. Here are ways you can get back on track if you’ve overstretched your budget.

Savings

Why You Should Have a Rainy Day Fund

December 14, 2021. Nalea Ko

Things don’t always go the way you expect them to. Learn how to build your rainy day fund and be financially prepared for when an emergency occurs.

Road Trips

The Top Roadside Attractions in the Northeast

November 30, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Pull over and check out these weird and wacky attractions.

Life

AAA and R.I. State Police Team up for Community Outreach

November 12, 2021. Aimee Carrier

The Rhode Island State Police are stocking up on child passenger safety seats and are now certified to install them, thanks to a partnership with AAA.

Savings

How to Teach Kids Good Money Habits

November 02, 2021. AAA Staff

 Teaching kids how to manage money is a valuable lesson that can last a lifetime.

Home

Keeping Your Home Heating System Maintained

November 01, 2021. Sarah Hopkins

Stay warm all winter long by taking care of your home heating equipment.

Credit Cards

What Does and Doesn’t Affect Your Credit Score

November 01, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

There are five primary factors that can boost or lower your credit score.

Mortgages

Why You Should Get Prequalified For a Home Mortgage

October 25, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Prequalifying for a mortgage provides a ballpark budget for your new house and helps make the home-buying process as smooth as possible.

Savings

Interested in Interest? Everything You Need to Know About Interest

October 20, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Interest can have negative connotations when it’s attached to a loan, but consumers can earn interest on their savings.

Spooky Season

Exploring the Haunted History Trail of New York State

October 20, 2021. Marisa Perjatel

Get to know the spookier side of the Empire State on a haunted history-themed road trip.

Savings

How Much Do These Common Goods and Services Cost?

September 27, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Milk, gasoline, electricity. You use these things everyday, but do you know how much they cost? Take our quiz to find out.