When you find a hotel rate, especially in the United States, you will rarely, if ever pay just that amount. Just like when you purchase an item in the U.S., …
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Weekly Recap
Update On New & Renewed Passports & Global Entry, Secure Message To Chase Saved Me $40, Marriott Tightens Cancellation Policy, & More
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and …
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Weekly Recap
Japan’s Plan To Let Foreigners In, Don’t Be A Victim Of This Stupid Airport Trick, I Won’t Stay At The Wynn (Even For Free); This One’s Personal
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and …
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Airlines, hotels, restaurants and other sectors of the travel and tourism industry have taken a hard hit in the past few months and although there are some signs of recovery, …
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Tips and Tricks
I Can’t Believe This One Easy Thing Was Holding Up My IRS Stimulus Payment
by joehegby joehegAs part of the CARES Act passed by Congress to help the US economy, Economic Impact Payments were getting sent to eligible individuals. If you received a refund from the …
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AirlinesAirportsTravel
Frequent Flyers Should Pay More Taxes To Decrease Planes’ Carbon Footprint???
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAirlines are doing everything they can to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. They have commercial planes fly at the “sweet spot” of energy efficiency. They’ve come up with all sorts of …
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Hundreds of Thousands of U.S. Citizens At Risk Of Having Their Passports Revoked
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe U.S. Department of State wants you to know that it is not playing around. We reported last year that the State Department had a new rule, as of 2015, …
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Weekly Recap
Pay Taxes With Your Credit Card? Drive Or Fly To Your Vacation? & More!
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s the weekend, y’all! HOORAY! Here’s a quick recap of the posts we wrote this week: This week Joe wrote about: Should you drive or fly to your vacation destination …
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Disney Discounts From Your Employer, How The Bellagio Fountains Work + More…
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAnd all of a sudden, BOOM, it’s a new year! I know we’re all hoping 2018 will be better than 2017. Meanwhile, here is a quick recap of the posts …
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Should you pay your taxes by credit card?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s tax season. It’s nice when you’re able to get a refund but unfortunately, sometimes you have to pay Uncle Sam his cut. Sharon and I have paid our taxes …