If you’re looking to plan a trip this spring or summer, a viral TikTok video may help save you money on your flight. The video by @sam_jarman suggests never searching for a flight directly from an airline, as it will be more expensive. Instead, he says to type “Google Flights” into your browser. In Google …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’re the type of traveler who prefers to hit the road after dark or catch the …
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When you’re booking an international trip on a budget, it can be hard to know when to pull the trigger on airline tickets. With flights opening for booking about a year in advance, prices tend to fluctuate quite a bit. How do you know if you’re getting the best deal on your next vacation? As …
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Have you ever shown up for a flight thinking you have plenty of time to make it to your gate, but then see the security line snaking around the terminal? Or, have you ever had one of those tight international connections and worried that you’d miss your flight home because the U.S. customs line was …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’ve ever taken a trip to Disneyland and left wanting more, you can now fly nonstop …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’re a fan of Southwest Airlines but still haven’t signed up for one of their credit …
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Looking for something to do this summer? Frontier Airlines is offering an all-you-can-fly summer pass, at $399. The pass will be valid from May 2, 2023, through Sept. 30, 2023. For each flight, you’ll pay $0.01 in airfare plus applicable taxes, fees, and charges at the time of booking. The “GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Summer Pass” includes …
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If you’re looking to rent a home or condo for spring travel, you might notice some changes on Airbnb, as well as some other home rental websites. They are designed to help travelers and hosts by making booking simpler and reducing surprise fees. Caitlin Ignatowski, who rents out a small suite in the back of …
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You may have heard about “quiet quitting” — a phenomenon in which employees unobtrusively check out of their jobs by deciding to do the bare minimum. From the employer’s point of view, this type of attitude robs a company of that individual’s skills and enthusiasm without reducing headcount. Now there’s a new workforce trend that’s …
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Pasta brand Barilla is making Valentine’s Day extra special this year by giving away boxes of their new heart-shaped pasta and, for one very lucky fan, a once-in-lifetime vacation. The new limited-edition Barilla Love shape is inspired by one of Barilla’s 35 pasta cuts — Mezzi Rigatoni, which has ridges to improve sauce retention. It …
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Netflix, one of the entertainment industry’s leading streaming services, recently posted an unusual job opening. Someone looking for a job at Netflix might expect to find listings in programming, marketing or something similar. However, this new career opportunity will allow the winning candidate to soar into the sky as a flight attendant aboard one of …
Disneyland and Disney World are making changes that could save visitors time and money. Disneyland is adding about two months’ worth of days that its $104 ticket will be available. That’s the lowest price for a single-day ticket. The theme park will also allow visitors to begin park hopping two hours earlier. Starting Feb. 4, …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’ve always wanted to explore the country while traveling by train, now is a great time …
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Inflation has affected the prices of goods, services and the general cost of living. So it’s no surprise that airline ticket prices have also increased. However, airfares have risen much faster than overall inflation, with an annual increase of 42.9%, the highest on record. So if you plan to spend a significant amount on air …
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If you travel for the holidays, consider keeping your bags packed at this time of year. According to research by Hotels.com, the weekends before Christmas and after the New Year are your best bet for getting a great deal on your lodging. “In a typical year, travelers can find the best deals between Labor Day and …
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Frontier Airlines no longer offers the traditional phone customer service option. The carrier said it recently transitioned to a fully digital model. Frontier has a chatbot on its website that provides answers to common questions. “If live agent support is needed, we have live chat available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week,” …
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Like most things in life lately, a trip to the House of Mouse could get more expensive starting next month. Disney announced last week that beginning Dec. 8, Walt Disney World will roll out new park-specific pricing on one-day, one-park tickets. Prices for many tickets will increase, as will the price of annual passes. The …
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Low-cost carrier JetBlue is planning a new transatlantic route from the U.S., this time to Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport. The airline says it is planning to start flying passengers to Paris by next summer, and tickets should go on sale sometime “in the coming months,” though a specific date was not immediately announced. Service will originate …
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More than $600 million will be paid to customers who are owed a refund by several airlines for flights that were significantly delayed or canceled, the Department of Transportation said. Additionally, the DOT is imposing fines on six airlines that, the DOT said, did not provide timely refunds to passengers. The Department of Transportation estimates …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Are you looking for a live Christmas tree without going to a tree lot to buy it …
According to a survey from Insuranks, 79% of Americans feel that flying is too expensive this year. Of those who did fly in 2022, nearly one in 10 lost an average of $243 due to delays and cancellations. And although airfare prices dropped during the fall, they are expected to rise again for the holidays. …
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Airbnb announced it will make pricing clearer on the site for its rental properties after customers complained of hidden fees. The new price display will include the total cost for properties, including all cleaning fees. Airbnb said in a statement that the changes will start next month and will display property search results based on entire prices …
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A house on a serene, lovely lake is a dream for many of us. But there are nearly half a million lakes in the 48 contiguous states, each with unique attributes. So if you wanted to make it a reality, how would you pick the perfect location? According to a recent report, a village nestled …
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American Airlines is reportedly removing first-class cabins and replacing them with business-class seats on international flights. CNN reports that American’s Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja told investors that “first class will not exist” on those flights because there’s a lack of demand for the seats. An airline spokesperson clarified Raja’s comments to The Hill, saying …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If the wish your heart makes when you’re fast asleep is to take your family on a …
The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you need to touch up your makeup while on the go, whether you’re in-between meetings during …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you prefer to gift your friends and loved ones (or yourself!) experiences instead of products for …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.What better way to create memories than by traveling with kids to explore new places? But how …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Taking your kids on a Disney vacation, a trip to visit extended family or some other faraway …
Debbie Wright loves searching for vacation cabins in the mountains. But she hates when she clicks and the price jumps. “The fees were ridiculous,” she said. Wright’s been looking for an inexpensive cabin on her favorite rental site, Vrbo. But she says fees — that don’t show up until the booking page — can add …
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Are you longing to live somewhere with stunning beaches, delicious food and a verdant, remote countryside setting? Then, Sardinia could be your dream come true. Better still, if you meet specific criteria, you could even be paid to relocate to this Italian region. The government of the Mediterranean island has set aside 45 million euros, …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’re looking to plan a trip this fall, Frontier Airlines is offering a deal that will …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Southwest Airlines is offering a limited time deal that will allow you to bring a friend for …
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Going forward, if you want some alone time on a flight, Australian airline Qantas might offer it to you — for a price. The “Neighbour Free” seating option is a trial program now running across six domestic routes over a six-week period. Neighbour Free allows passengers in Economy seating to reserve the seat next to …
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Qantas Airways, Australia’s largest airline, is turning to its executive staff to help with baggage handling delays. According to Fortune, the airline sent a memo to staff seeking at least 100 managers and senior staff members interested in volunteering. The company asked for help over the next three months to reduce their ground baggage delays. …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.One of the best parts about changing seasons is switching out your accessories — summertime especially, as …
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2022 has been the summer of the “flightmare.” Every weekend comes reports of hundreds (if not thousands) of canceled flights, lost luggage and long delays. It all had traveler Tamara Mims very nervous. “My flight doesn’t leave till 4, so I am having a little anxiety about it being delayed,” she said, rushing to catch …
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Have you ever been charged extra to sit next to your child on an airplane? As if traveling with kids wasn’t stressful enough, that stress gets compounded when you arrive at the airport and realize your seat assignments placed your toddler in the back of the plane and you in the front. In order to …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Are you planning a big summer getaway and need new luggage? Amazon has a deal for Prime …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.New parents looking to take their first trip with their new baby face a lot of challenges. …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you have dreamed of a romantic Italian wedding, this could be the opportunity of a lifetime. …
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It’s pretty typical to see gas prices increase before a busy travel weekend like the Fourth of July, but with gas prices already higher than we’ve seen in years, prices are actually going down for the third week in a row. After a drop for the second week in a row last week to $4.89, the …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.In honor of the upcoming July Fourth holiday, one chain of gas stations has decided it wants …
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The Supreme Court ruling to overturn federal abortion rights on June 24 has spurred some of the largest companies in the U.S. to make a decision on covering travel expenses for employees in need of abortion services. Companies began issuing statements about covering travel expenses for abortions some weeks ago, after a leaked memo from …
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The U.S. Department of Transportation defines mishandled bags as checked luggage that passengers report lost, damaged, delayed or pilfered while in an airline’s custody during domestic nonstop flights. In April 2022 alone, the department said that more than 219,000 bags were mishandled. A report by aviation tech company SITA found that the rate of luggage …
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Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine may be a world away, geographically, but it’s affecting life across the globe. One of the ways we see the direct effects of this conflict in America is at the gas pump. AAA reports gas prices are at an all-time high, currently averaging $5.01 a gallon for regular fuel nationwide. …
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The COVID-19 pandemic made it nearly impossible for many people to take vacations. Now that everyone is itching to travel again, prices have skyrocketed on everything from hotel rooms and cruises to airfare and restaurants. That doesn’t mean summer vacations are entirely on hold. According to Hotels.com, searches for properties with free parking are up …
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Zoinks! If you ever wished you could get inside the iconic Mystery Machine van used by Scooby-Doo and his cartoon pals, you’re going to want to open Airbnb in mid-June! Starting on June 16, wannabe mystery solvers can book a one-night stay in the Mystery Machine that was actually used in the live-action “Scooby-Doo” movies …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Southwest Airlines is offering 40% off on fall flights. The discount is for flights between Aug. 16 …
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For the past two years, many people saved money by taking road trips instead of paying for airfares and rental cars. But, with gas now averaging almost $5 a gallon, and hotel prices sharply higher, those classic American road trips are not the great deal they used to be. Doug Pletcher and his dog Rusty …
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