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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    You’re Probably Overpaying If You Automatically Pick UberX

    by joeheg November 9, 2025
    by joeheg November 9, 2025

    Whether we’re heading to the airport from home or from a hotel in a new city, our first step is almost always the same: open both Uber and Lyft and …

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  • Funny Stuff

    Uber Sent Me a “Personalized Offer.” I Have Questions

    by joeheg October 28, 2025
    by joeheg October 28, 2025

    Uber emailed me with what they called a “personalized promo.” I have questions. I opened the email expecting something relevant — maybe a discount for rides where I actually am right …

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  • Airports

    Getting a Rideshare at JFK Just Got Even Trickier

    by joeheg October 22, 2025
    by joeheg October 22, 2025

    Getting an Uber or Lyft at New York’s JFK Airport has never been particularly easy — long walks, confusing signage, and shifting pickup zones are all part of the experience. …

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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    8 Things Passengers Do That Uber Drivers Wished They’d Stop

    by SharonKurheg September 29, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 29, 2025

    As much as Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing companies have caused controversy and gotten bad raps over the years, in general, people have come to embrace the platforms. Sure, there …

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  • Travel

    The Most Hated Travel Companies In The U.S. (2025)

    by SharonKurheg September 26, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 26, 2025

    Once a year, the American market research and analytics company, The Harris Poll, issues the most highly regarded measure of corporate reputation. The list of the “Top 100” has been …

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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    Uber Emails Tourists Claiming Its New 1.5% Fee Saves Money

    by joeheg September 22, 2025
    by joeheg September 22, 2025

    A while ago, Uber quietly flipped a switch that caused a lot of frustration for frequent travelers. They began automatically enrolling customers into “Preferred Currency Pricing” — which means instead …

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  • Credit Cards

    The Real Winners of the Amex Platinum Card Refresh

    by joeheg September 19, 2025
    by joeheg September 19, 2025

    The Amex Platinum just went through a big refresh — higher fee, bigger pile of credits, and more “value” if you’re the type who enjoys spreadsheets. But while the headlines …

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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    The Trick Frequent Flyers Use When Taking Rideshares to JFK

    by joeheg August 25, 2025
    by joeheg August 25, 2025

    If you’ve ever booked a rideshare to JFK, you’ve seen how the app asks you to pick an airline or terminal. Most people just tap the right one and get …

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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    From Budget to Luxury: Getting Between Newark Airport and Manhattan

    by joeheg August 19, 2025
    by joeheg August 19, 2025

    When planning a trip to New York City, we have numerous airlines and airports to choose from. Our first options are the major NYC airports of LaGuardia and JFK, but …

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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    Lyft Has Finally Arrived in Puerto Rico

    by joeheg July 15, 2025
    by joeheg July 15, 2025

    During our trip to Puerto Rico earlier this year, I quickly discovered something frustrating: if I wanted to use a rideshare service, Uber was my only option. Lyft? Nowhere to …

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