Tag: Purchasing

Budget-Wise & Life Insurance

How To Save Money on Life Insurance

September 23, 2024. Sarah Vincelette

Get all the benefits and peace of mind from your life insurance policy – without straining your budget.

Day Trips & Fall Fest

Fall Activities in New England, New Jersey and New York

September 20, 2024. Sarah Vincelette

Up and autumn! Fall is finally here, and that means it’s time to start planning some awesome autumnal adventures.

Electric Vehicles

Learn Your Way Around Different Types of EVs

September 19, 2024. Ellen R. Delisio

Understanding EVs can require some homework. Use this cheat sheet to get to know the basic terms.

Cars & Trucks

Car Seat Safety Tips for Expecting & New Parents

September 13, 2024. AAA Staff

How should you wear your seat belt when pregnant? When do you move your child to a front-facing car seat? AAA answers your car safety questions.

Mortgages

Is Marry the House, Date the Rate a Good Homebuying Strategy?

August 27, 2024. Andrew Sheldon

Is now the right time to buy a house? If you utilize the strategy of “marry the house, date the rate,” the answer could be yes.

Cars & Trucks

The History of the Car Cup Holder

August 22, 2024. Andrew Sheldon

We take it for granted, but it wasn’t long ago that the car cup holder didn’t exist. Here’s how it became such an important automotive feature.

Air Travel

How to Manage Your Money Abroad

August 01, 2024. Karon Warren

Tips for exchanging, spending and keeping your foreign currency safe when traveling.

Life Insurance

Why It’s Never Too Early to Start Thinking About Life Insurance

July 22, 2024. Robert Yaniz Jr

Start planning for the future and take advantage of low rates by getting life insurance coverage as soon as possible.

Electric Vehicles

EV Rebates 101: 2024 Edition

July 21, 2024. AAA Staff

With so many incentives, is now the time to go electric? That’s the question many car shoppers are asking themselves.

Electric Vehicles

A Quick Guide to Hybrid and Electric Minivans

July 01, 2024. AAA Staff

The ever-practical, family-friendly ride gets electrified.

Homeowner's Insurance

Home Safe: Backyard Liabilities to Consider This Summer

June 25, 2024. Sarah Vincelette

How to avoid common hazards associated with everyday backyard equipment and activities.

Auto Loans

How to Avoid Vehicle History Report Scams

June 07, 2024. Andrew Sheldon

Obtaining a vehicle history report is a crucial step in buying or selling a car. Unfortunately, scams dealing with these reports are rampant.

Mortgages

How Much to Put Down on a House

June 03, 2024. Ellen R. Delisio

Down payments for homes can vary widely, so start with a budget for mortgage and settling in costs.

Cars & Trucks

Buying a Car in a Pricey Market

May 22, 2024. AAA Staff

Forewarned is forearmed when shopping for a new or used vehicle.

Homeowner's Insurance

Hurricane Readiness Basics

May 09, 2024. AAA Staff

Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30. Here’s how you can prepare for a hurricane, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Food & Dining

How to Grow Endless Herbs All Year Round

May 02, 2024. Sarah Vincelette

You don’t need a green thumb to grow unlimited herbs with these simple tips.

Homeowner's Insurance

Don’t Let a Hurricane Dampen Your Plans

May 01, 2024. AAA Staff

You can’t control the weather. Make sure your home and any special events you have planned for the future are protected from storms.

Credit Cards

How to Build Your Credit Score

April 24, 2024. Andrew Sheldon

If you’re recovering from a poor financial stretch or simply just beginning your credit history, there are a number of ways to build your credit score.

Road Trips

Hit the Road for Historic Virginia

April 12, 2024. Molly Clark

A Virginia road trip provides sense of history and a wealth of fun theme parks, great restaurants and sights.

Auto Loans

Should You Buy Out Your Car Lease?

March 17, 2024. Andrew Sheldon

The end of your lease agreement doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to a good car — and it could be a smart financial move.