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Day Trips

All Aboard These 7 Awesome Amtrak Day Trips

March 17, 2018. AAA Staff

Amtrak is a quick and convenient option for enjoying cool day trip destinations like Washington, D.C., Boston, and so much more.

Homeowner's Insurance

42 Home Improvement Projects

March 01, 2018. AAA Staff

Crush your next home improvement project – and get a little renovation inspiration – with this free guide from Your AAA.

European Tours

64 Must-See Sights in Europe

March 01, 2018. AAA Staff

Inspire your next European vacation with this guide to the best attractions in Europe. Click here for helpful travel tips and videos, too!

Home & Life

I want to sell my old house. How can I make it feel move-in ready?

February 14, 2018. AAA Staff

1. Decluttering a house helps no matter its age. 2. A fresh coat of paint – interior and, if applicable, exterior – can do wonders. Stick with neutral colors for the widest appeal. 3. New carpet can make an impact, and it doesn’t have to be costly. 4. Think about updating lighting fixtures and replacing…

Ocean Cruises

Nail Your Next Ocean Cruise

January 31, 2018. AAA Staff

Find the cruise of a lifetime and get the best rates with help from this FREE Your AAA guide to ocean cruising.

Cars & Trucks

ADA: Driving Under the Influence Like ‘Vehicular Roulette’

January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz

When Martin Heidgen of Valley Stream, N.Y., drove drunk on July 2, 2005, he crashed his Chevrolet pickup into a limousine at highway speeds, killing 59-year-old Stan Rabinowitz and 7-year-old Katie Flynn. “When you drive under the influence, you are playing vehicular roulette,” said Maureen McCormick, chief of vehicular crimes at the Nassau County District…

Cars & Trucks

AAA Offers Driving Training Classes in Rhode Island

January 15, 2018. AAA Staff

There is a new option for driver training in Rhode Island. AAA Northeast now offers classroom instruction. Courses are held at the club’s new East Providence facility, at 10 River Road, which is just minutes from Interstate 195. Students receive instruction based on a 33-hour curriculum approved by the Community College of Rhode Island, as…

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Cars & Trucks

To New Beginnings and New Ways to Earn Your Trust

December 18, 2017. John Galvin

As we herald in the new year, we also begin a new chapter at AAA Northeast. After 37 years of dedicated service, Mark Shaw has retired as president and CEO. I am honored to have been selected as the club’s new president and CEO. One of the things I most look forward to is connecting…

Cars & Trucks

Three Police Officers, Two Crossing Guards Celebrated in New Jersey

December 18, 2017. AAA Staff

AAA Northeast held its annual AAA Traffic Safety Awards luncheon in October, recognizing individuals and police departments who have gone and above beyond to bolster traffic safety in Essex, Morris and Union counties. Honorees included longtime Elizabeth crossing guards Rocco DiGiorgio (20 years), Elizabeth Parra (19 years) and Gladys Cintron (17 years). Each was named…

Cars & Trucks

AAA Welcomes Members to New Tewksbury, Mass., Location

December 18, 2017. AAA Staff

AAA Northeast employees and members, lawmakers, business leaders and Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles officials recently celebrated the opening of a new branch at 345 Main St., in Tewksbury. The branch is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. In addition to the…

Cars & Trucks

Rhode Island Legislators, Police Officers Lauded for Traffic Safety Efforts

December 18, 2017. AAA Staff

A single organization cannot improve traffic safety by itself. It takes the commitment of many stakeholders statewide, including traffic safety advocates, police officers, lawmakers and others. In November, AAA Northeast celebrated those efforts during the club’s annual AAA Community Traffic Safety Awards luncheon in Providence. Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and House of Representatives…

Cars & Trucks

AAA Honors Individuals, Communities and Partners for Traffic Safety Measures in New York

December 18, 2017. AAA Staff

AAA Northeast held its 53rd annual Traffic Safety Awards luncheon in Garden City in October, recognizing individuals, organizations and communities for efforts to bolster traffic safety in New York. Marjorie Marciano, retired executive director of safety education and outreach for the New York City Department of Transportation, received an individual award for outstanding achievement in…

Cars & Trucks

Massachusetts Heroes Set Traffic Safety Examples Worth Following

December 18, 2017. AAA Staff

The world may never know what it would take to force Doris Frizzell from her position as a crossing guard at Shaughnessy Elementary School in Lowell. Despite bouts of inclement weather and dangerous traffic conditions – the school is located in one of the city’s busiest areas – Frizzell has spent the last 12 years…

Cars & Trucks

AAA Recognizes Safe Rides Group and Police Officers in Connecticut

December 18, 2017. AAA Staff

High school students in Wilton don’t have to worry about how to get home on Friday or Saturday nights. Since 2013, Wilton Safe Rides has given thousands of teenagers easy and anonymous access to safe, free transportation. Dozens of volunteers help operate the student-run group, which gives free rides home to high school students who…

Money

A Plan for Paying Back Student Loans

November 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz

College is an incredible experience. You make new friends. You explore new places. You learn how to write a seven-page research paper the night before it’s due. But on a serious note, one thing you might not learn at college is how to manage and pay back the money you borrowed to pay for your…

Cars & Trucks

Financial Services Q&A: Monthly Car Payments

November 01, 2017. AAA Staff

How much money should I spend on monthly car payments? This really depends on how much money you make and how much discretionary income you’re willing to put toward a vehicle. The general rule of thumb is to spend 10 to 15 percent of your income after taxes, but if you cut down on the…

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Cars & Trucks

A Little Car Maintenance Goes a Long Way

October 18, 2017. Mark Shaw

AAA estimates that Americans spend an average of 17,600 minutes driving each year. That translates into more than 293 hours, or just over 12 full days of driving time. That’s a lot of work for both car and driver. What could possibly go wrong? We know the dangers when drivers are impaired, drowsy or distracted….

Auto Insurance & Money

Understanding Extended Warranties

October 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz

Nobody wants an unexpected car repair bill dropped in his or her lap. An extended warranty is a safeguard against that headache.

Mortgages

Why Does AAA Offer Mortgages?

October 01, 2017. AAA Staff

AAA Northeast Bank has provided financial services benefits to its members for over 20 years.

National Parks & North American Tours & Ocean Cruises

In Alaska, Fiery Fall Foliage is a Breathtaking Contrast to Snow-Capped Peaks

September 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz

Fall is far from a shoulder season in Alaska. In fact, for those who enjoy travel without the crowds, it could be the best time to visit the Last Frontier. From late August through October, the Alaskan sky shimmers in shades of pink, purple, yellow and blue while the red and gold foliage provides a…