Tag: money

Auto Loans

Should You Buy Out Your Car Lease?

September 04, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

The end of your lease agreement doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to a good car — and it could be a smart financial move.

Mortgages

Is Marry the House, Date the Rate a Good Homebuying Strategy?

August 12, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

Is now the right time to buy a house? If you utilize the strategy of “marry the house, date the rate,” the answer could be yes.

AAA

Visit Your Local Branch for These 7 AAA Services

August 01, 2025. Sarah Hopkins

You can save time and money with these lesser-known AAA branch services.

Air Travel

Take a Better Seat: Flight Upgrade Options

July 29, 2025. Stacey Zable

Upgrade to a premium experience just above economy class with these elevated airline offerings.

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.

Mortgages

When You Should Buy Instead of Rent a House

July 21, 2025. AAA Staff

Are you ready to buy a house but unsure if it’s worth it — or if you have enough saved? Find out if buying is the right move for you.

Auto History

The History of Ice Cream Trucks

July 21, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

Ice cream trucks have been traveling along American roads for a century, spreading from one Ohio city to neighborhoods across the country.

Mortgages

Using a Home Equity Loan for Renovations and More

July 17, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

Home equity loans can be an effective way of paying for renovations or other major life expenses. But how exactly do they work?

Air Travel

Foreign Currency Exchange FAQs

July 15, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

Make your next trip abroad easier by exchanging your money before you travel.

Air Travel

TSA PreCheck Questions and Answers

July 08, 2025. Sarah Hopkins

Learn about the benefits of this expedited TSA screening service and how you can enroll at your local AAA branch.

Homeowners Insurance

Home Security Tips for When You Are Away

July 07, 2025. AAA Staff

Don’t worry about your home while you’re not there. Follow these home security tips to make sure your property is well-protected.

Road Trips

Road Trip to the Finger Lakes

July 01, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

The Finger Lakes are about a five-hour drive from most East Coast major metro areas including New York City, Boston and Hartford, Conn.

Theme Park Vacations

The Grown-up’s Guide to Disney World Dining

July 01, 2025. Julie Tremaine

There’s a lot more to eating at the mouse house than Mickey-shaped pretzels and turkey legs.

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.

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.

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.

Theme Park Vacations

How to Skip Lines at Disney

June 11, 2025. Sarah Hopkins

A guide to Disney World’s Lightning Lane system.

Mortgages

You Bought (or Sold) a House! What to Expect on Closing Day

June 11, 2025. Shantal Riley

A rundown of business that needs to be taken care of on closing day and what you can do to prepare.

Health & Fitness

5 Reasons This Tiny German Hearing Aid is Sweeping the U.S.

June 01, 2025. AAA Staff

See what the experts are saying.

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.