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Airlines Will Make a Record $118 Billion in Extra Fees this Year
It’s not your imagination: Airlines are piling on more fees and extra charges, driving up the cost of air travel. From a report: Across the industry, revenue from what’s known as ancillary sales — fees for selecting seats, checking bags, and buying food, to name a few — will reach a record $117.9 billion in…
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Tips for people struggling with addiction during holidays: two Cape Cod perspectives
Holidays are a time for social and family gatherings. Though this is a time to celebrate with family and friends, for people struggling with addiction, this time of the year is one of the most challenging. “It is probably the biggest time of the year for people to experience a relapse,” said Lee Wright, community…
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Tips for Ensuring Longevity and Performance of Your New Car
For many car enthusiasts, their vehicle is more than just a mode of transportation – it’s like a member of the family. Whether you’ve inherited a family car or purchased a brand-new model, taking care of your vehicle is crucial for its longevity and performance. Neglecting basic maintenance can lead to issues that impact the…
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Bought your first car? Here are some most useful car maintenance tips for you
For many people, a car is like a family member, especially for those who love automobiles. Usually, people either drive their family car that has been passed down from their parents or buy a new model for themselves. No matter what, taking care of the car is highly essential if one expects it to keep…
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Westchester warns holiday shoppers about lithium-ion batteries
Nov 22, 2023, 2:49amUpdated 4h ago By: News 12 Staff Westchester County officials have a safety warning for the holiday shopping season. County Executive George Latimer says if you’re buying anything with a lithium-ion battery, you need to make sure it’s matched with its proper charger. Bad batteries and chargers have caused several fires across…
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Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving
DALLAS (AP) — Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving break. CLICK HERE for WNCT’s Travel page The busiest days to fly will be Tuesday and Wednesday as well as the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The Transportation Security…
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Early Thanksgiving traffic hits Philadelphia region despite rain
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (CBS) — Thousands of travelers hit the roads in the Philadelphia region Tuesday, many hoping to avoid Thanksgiving traffic. In Montgomery County, many drivers said traffic was heavy but moving despite the rainy weather. Nearly 90% of Philadelphia area travelers will be driving to their destinations this week, along with millions more…
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Tips to stop your vehicle from being stolen
With auto thefts continuing to plague Ottawa drivers at a staggering rate, police are asking vehicle owners to do everything they can to protect their cars. More than 1,200 automotive thefts have been reported in Ottawa in 2023 so far – that’s a rate of nearly four thefts every day. At Derand Motorsport, they’re matching…
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How to Make Money as a Teen
In addition to traditional jobs like babysitting, fast food service, and summer camp counselor roles, teens today can also tap into the digital economy for creative and gig work. These kinds of jobs are paid per project, not per hour, which might be ideal for tech-savvy teens. Let’s look in more detail about the a…
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IRS announces delay in Form 1099-K reporting threshold for third party platform payments in 2023; plans for a threshold of $5,000 for 2024 to phase in implementation
IR-2023-221, Nov. 21, 2023 WASHINGTON — Following feedback from taxpayers, tax professionals and payment processors and to reduce taxpayer confusion, the Internal Revenue Service today released Notice 2023-74PDF announcing a delay of the new $600 Form 1099-K reporting threshold for third party settlement organizations for calendar year 2023. As the IRS continues to work to…