Tag: AAA Northeast

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AAA Employees Help During Crisis

November 15, 2018. Dana Laverty

The young family standing in front of Darlene Ford, branch manager of the AAA Tewksbury location, had nothing. No diapers for their baby. No wallet or pocketbook. No house. They fled their home during the Sept. 13 gas explosions, and were now facing Darlene at an Elks Lodge serving as a resource center for those…

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To a New Year and New Beginnings

November 15, 2018. John Galvin

As we approach the end of the year at AAA Northeast, we also approach the end of an era. For the last several years, we’ve mailed you the Your AAA newspaper you hold in your hand. We’re excited to say that starting in January, you’ll have a new 44-page glossy magazine delivered to your door…

Savings

CD 101: Why Is a Certificate of Deposit Considered a Safe Investment?

November 13, 2018. Shantal Riley

Certificates of deposit are a sure bet for nervous investors who want security and a fixed rate of return on their investment.

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AAA Auto Glass Partners With JN Phillips Auto Glass

November 01, 2018. Andrew Sheldon

The partnership adds 40 new AAA Auto Glass locations throughout New England.

Day Trips

North Fork Winery Bike Tour Reveals East End’s True Beauty

October 24, 2018. Andrew G. Rosen

Experience the beauty of Long Island’s North Fork on a bike tour.

Homeowner's Insurance

Do I Need Higher Limits on My Homeowners Insurance?

October 19, 2018. AAA Staff

My home value went up. Do I need higher limits on my homeowners insurance? A: Homeowners insurance is intended to help you replace your home and possessions, so your limits are based on replacement value, not market value. Facets of market value – a trendy neighborhood, good schools, homebuyer demand – don’t affect what it…

Student Lending

Affordable Ways to Earn a College Degree

October 19, 2018. Rebecca Galib

Let’s be honest. College is just plain expensive. A bachelor’s degree can cost anywhere from $37,000 to over $130,000, according to the College Board. In 2017, members of Generation X had outstanding student loans averaging $40,000, according to Experian’s State of Student Debt report. Compare that to baby boomers, who owed an average of $36,200,…

Health & Fitness

A Folding Bike With Flat-Proof Tires? We Tested One Out!

October 18, 2018. Andrew G. Rosen

What’s it like to ride a folding bike with optional airless tires for six months? We put the Citizen Seoul to the test.

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NJ Tow Company Owner Recognized for Heroic Response to School Bus Accident

October 17, 2018. Andrew Sheldon

Mike Benson of AAA Preferred Service Provider Powder Mill Towing and Auto Repair received the Outstanding EMS Action by a Citizen Award for his life-saving action.

Cars & Trucks

How to Clean a Car Seat: Tips for Leather, Cloth and More

October 05, 2018. Roberto Cruz

A quick guide to removing unforeseen stains, spills and other messes in the car.

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AAA Insurance Is Brand of the Year

September 15, 2018. AAA Staff

We did it again! AAA Insurance has been named Brand of the Year for its multiline insurance offerings, according to the independent and prestigious 2018 Harris Poll EquiTrend study. “It is an honor to be recognized as the highest ranked multiline insurance brand,” said Frank Doyle, senior vice president of insurance services for AAA Northeast. “An…

Cars & Trucks

Keep Your Car Running Longer

August 31, 2018. Sarah Hopkins

In this guide, you can learn everything from general car care tips to the nitty-gritty business of keeping your car running like a dream.

Mortgages

Can I Rent My House Through a Home-Sharing Service?

August 20, 2018. AAA Staff

Can I rent out my house through a home-sharing service? Many mortgages have occupancy clauses requiring a borrower to maintain a property as a primary home. Violating the clause may trigger severe penalties, like the entire loan becoming due. Also, lenders usually require homeowners insurance, which may prohibit the property from being used as a…

Ocean Cruises

There’s Foliage Aplenty in These Ports of Fall

August 20, 2018. AAA Staff

The next few weeks offer one of cruising’s rarest gems: the chance to combine a seaside journey with fantastic autumn views. During September and October, several cruise lines offer fall foliage voyages along the East Coast. These routes combine dazzling fall colors with stops in charming ports and, if you’re lucky, a humpback whale spotting…

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A Taste of the Suite Life for Lucky New York Yankees Fan and Friends

August 15, 2018. Marisa Perjatel

For the grand prize winner of the AAA Game Day Sweepstakes, the Aug. 11 New York Yankees game was one for the books.

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AAA Northeast Opens a New Campus in East Providence, R.I.

August 15, 2018. AAA Staff

AAA Northeast employees, elected officials, businesspeople and others gathered in late July for a ceremonial opening of the new AAA East Providence campus. The site, at 10 River Road, along Wampanoag Trail, includes a AAA branch and a fleet and driver training center. The branch provides convenient access to AAA products and services, and the…

Travel Insurance

Should I Buy Travel Insurance? A Season-by-Season Guide

August 15, 2018. AAA Staff

Buy travel insurance for your best protection – whatever the weather.

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Lifelong Red Sox Fan ‘Wins’ Opportunity to Throw First Pitch at Fenway

August 14, 2018. Andrew G. Rosen

It was an unforgettable day for the grand prize winner of AAA’s Game Day Sweepstakes, who generously shared the win with her neighbor.

Savings

Here’s What To Expect From That First College Tuition Bill

July 19, 2018. AAA Staff

Tips to get mentally prepared for your first college payment.

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AAA Roadside Technician Rescues Elderly Couple From Home Fire

July 19, 2018. AAA Staff

Every day, AAA Northeast’s expert roadside technicians demonstrate a dedication to helping and serving people. Some days, their efforts are downright heroic. May 30 was one of those days. That’s when Norman Strom helped save an elderly couple from a fire in their Grafton, Mass., home. Strom was passing their house on his way to…