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    Six Weather and Travel Apps for the Perfect Summer

    Home - Technology & Trends June 1, 2021

    From kicking back at the best BBQ joint in town to swimming at the beach with friends or road tripping with your family – nothing is better than taking full advantage of a beautiful summer day. Here are some of the best travel apps you can use to make the most of this summer. Stay...

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    Airport Travel Stats to Know Before You Go [Infographic]

    Travel & Outdoors March 24, 2015

    Have you ever wondered why so many flights get delayed? Or how much luggage is lost at airports each year? Find the answers to those questions and more in our infographic that highlights the most common airport problems you may encounter before take-off. Airport Obstacles — By The Numbers Nowadays, creating a travel itinerary is...

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    25 Packing Hacks For Traveling Abroad

    Travel & Outdoors February 24, 2015

    Packing truly is an art form, so prepare to tap into your inner-Picasso. Being a smart packer takes creativity, patience, organization and attention to detail. Lacking these characteristics? In this edition of our international travel planning series, we provide you with creative packing tips to save space, protect your belongings and avoid overweight luggage fees....

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    International Travel Tips: How to Stay Connected While You’re Abroad

    Travel & Outdoors February 2, 2015

    Travel abroad is exciting, but there’s a lot to take on before you take off. Not sure where to start? Our upcoming international travel planning series can help you map out every detail. Let’s start with one of the most important considerations: Communication Some tips to help you stay connected while abroad: Phoning home Consider...

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    RV Checklist For Before You Travel

    Recreational Vehicles July 19, 2013

    We’ve all left for vacation and been hit with the nagging feeling that something important was left behind. And while the typical road-tripper will often forget replaceable items like a toothbrush or mobile phone charger, RV safety equipment like a breakaway switch, umbilical cord, sway bars and safety chains might be harder to find at the local hardware store.

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    World’s Longest-Running Car Has Traveled Nearly 3 Million Miles

    Maintenance April 4, 2013

    Nothing lasts forever. Well, nothing except diamonds and Irv Gordon’s 1966 Volvo. Irv’s candy-apple-red 1966 Volvo P1800 is approaching the 3-million-mile mark, about the same distance it would take to travel to the Moon more than 12 times. Guinness World Records awarded Irv’s Volvo the title of Highest Mileage Vehicle, a record he’s held since 2002.

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    How to Avoid Fees when You Travel Abroad

    Saving & Spending October 14, 2012

    Plan ahead to minimize the expenses incurred when using an ATM of credit card on vacation. There are so many things to keep track of when traveling to another country: the language, the culture and the currency. Just thinking about the currency exchange can make a vacation seem exhausting. An easier solution? Use your ATM...

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    Why Is My Car Heater Blowing Cold Air?

    Maintenance May 12, 2023

    It could mean different things when your car heater blows out only cold air. Find the cause using our troubleshooting guide.

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    How to Move Your Pets into a New Home

    Family & Life February 22, 2023

    Moving to a new home can be stressful, especially for your pet. Check out these helpful tips for moving with pets.

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    What Are the Pros and Cons of Alternative Fuel Vehicles?

    Buying / Selling December 12, 2022

    Considering purchasing a hybrid, electric or natural gas vehicle? There are pros and cons to consider.

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    Medicare Questions – Answering the Most FAQ

    My Money November 10, 2022

    Understanding Medicare can be difficult, but the Nationwide Retirement Institute® is here to help you by sharing some of the most common Medicare questions.

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    Personal Finance Tips for Dealing with Inflation

    My Money September 16, 2022

    Inflation is at the top of everyone’s minds right now. Our recent Nationwide Retirement Institute® survey found the majority of U.S. parents (60%) listed inflation or the rising cost of living as their top financial concern right now. [1] Coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen supply-chain issues, as well as rising consumer...

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    Strategies to help ensure you don’t deplete your retirement savings too early

    Planning Retirement September 16, 2022

    Key Takeaways: You may be wondering how to ensure that you’ll have sufficient funds to live comfortably in retirement—and although there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach—there are a few well-known tricks to help you make the most of your retirement savings. The 4% rule is a general retirement guideline suggesting that you can safely withdraw funds...

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    Tips for Road Trips with a Dog

    Pets September 13, 2022

    If you’ve ever considered bringing your dog on vacation, you probably know that flying with a pet can be difficult due to airline restrictions. When you hit the road with your pup by your side, you have much more flexibility and freedom for the furriest member of your family on the way to your final...

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    What to Do if Pipes Freeze & How to Thaw Frozen Pipes

    Maintenance December 21, 2021

    Why do pipes freeze? Few cold-weather maladies are more irritating than frozen pipes, but what exactly causes them? During the drop in temperature, water may freeze inside plastic pipes, which causes it to expand and pressurize. Not only can frozen pipes prevent water from flowing properly, but they can potentially burst and cause flooding to...

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