Tag: money

Savings

Financial Planning in Your 20s and 30s

August 01, 2023. Molly Clark

How to manage your money, even when it feels impossible.

Auto History

Why Are Popular Car Colors So Boring? A Brief History of Car Paint

June 29, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

The most common car colors have gone from all the luminous colors of the rainbow to a mix of black, white and gray. Here’s why.

Mortgages

Could a Temporary Buydown Mortgage Be Right for You?

June 24, 2023. Jane Bartnett

Temporary buydowns can help buyers get into their dream homes and sellers get their property sold.

Budget-Wise & Day Trips

Free Summer Activities in Boston and New York

June 24, 2023. AAA Staff

When adding up all the fun you’ll have this summer, spending a lot of money doesn’t have to be part of the equation.

Life Insurance

Life Insurance Payouts and You: The Facts You Need to Know

June 21, 2023. Robert Yaniz Jr

What to expect if you are a beneficiary.

Cars & Trucks

The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars Worth Considering

June 16, 2023. Maddy Osman

You can spend your extra gas money elsewhere when you purchase one of these fuel-efficient car options.

Health & Fitness

Start Forming Healthy Habits

June 16, 2023. Dallas Ernst

Adding a new, healthy lifestyle habit to your day can help to improve overall wellness.

Auto History

The Extraordinary History of Hot Wheels

June 08, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

A half-century ago, 16 Hot Wheels arrived on toy store shelves. Today, billions of these miniature cars race around the world.

Budget-Wise & Savings

Start These Savings Challenges Now

June 05, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Savings challenges are a great way to ensure you’re accumulating enough money to fund life’s biggest purchases.

Auto History

The History of Ice Cream Trucks

June 05, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

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

Ocean Cruises

Why Cruising for Young Adults Is on the Rise

June 02, 2023. Sarah Hopkins

Why millennial and Gen Z travelers are increasingly choosing cruising.

Budget-Wise & Podcast Pulse

10 Smart Money Podcasts You Can’t Miss

June 02, 2023. Dallas Ernst

Where to tune in for advice on how to save money, pay off debt or retire early.

AAA & Air Travel

Ask an Advisor: Travel Advisor Myths and Facts

May 11, 2023. Marisa Perjatel

AAA travel experts set the record straight on common misconceptions that could be keeping you from saving time and money on trip planning.

Cars & Trucks

What Causes Traffic Jams?

April 21, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

A small tap on the brakes can be all that’s needed to start a traffic jam. Here’s what causes congestion and how you can best avoid it.

Student Lending

Why You Should Apply for Your Student Loans Now

April 21, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Acting sooner rather than later this year, could save you thousands in the long run on your student loans.

Budget-Wise & Theme Park Vacations

11 Ways to Save Money on a Theme Park Vacation

April 17, 2023. Tara Schatz

Theme park vacations are great, but they don’t come cheap. Check out these tips for smart ways to save on booking and while you are at the park.

Budget-Wise & Retirement

How to Claim Lost Retirement Funds

April 17, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

There’s $1.3 trillion in lost retirement funds in the U.S. Here’s how to find out if any of that is yours.

Air Travel

The Best Time to Book Flights, Hotels, Cruises and Tours

April 04, 2023. Sarah Hopkins

Tips on when to book flights, hotel rooms and more to get exactly what you want when traveling, at the lowest rate.

Life Insurance

Does Life Insurance Get Taxed?

March 20, 2023. Marisa Perjatel

Answers to questions about life insurance and taxes that policyholders and beneficiaries should know.

Budget-Wise

How to Get a Personal Loan

March 17, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Are you in the need of some extra funds? Taking out a personal loan may be the right move. Here’s how to do it.