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Evelyn Kanter

has a lifetime of experience as journalist -- as a magazine and newspaper writer and photographer, radio and television news producer and reporter, and guidebook author and editor, all focusing on travel, automotive, lifestyle, the environment and your rights as a consumer.

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Best Websites to Save Money on Your Car

Gas prices are down substantially from last year, and you can buy  great new car for under $20,000, but owning and maintaining a vehicle is still expensive.  These websites will help you save green — dollars, that is — with whatever you drive.

Repairs — Check Repairpal.com to find out what the job should cost.  This [...]

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Travel Advisory: US Passport Fees Going Up

US Passport fees increase substantially on July 13, 2010

If you have been planning to get a U.S. Passport, or renew one, act fast. U.S. Passport fees increase dramatically on July 13, 2010.  The cost of a new passport jumps from $100 to $135.  Renewing your existing passport will rocket from $75 [...]

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Avoid Gulf Coast Oil Spill Charity Frauds

The good guys are volunteering and working overtime to undo the damage of the BP oil spill, the worst environmental disaster US history.   Beware of  frauds.  The bad guys are out there scamming instead of skimming.

Job Scams — One fraud is asking you to pay up front for a job helping clean up the [...]

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Holiday Driving Safety 101 Starts in the Driveway

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It’s safety first for any holiday driving, including this long Fourth of July weekend.  Every family road trip should start with a ten minute check of the car in the driveway to give you peace of mind on the road ahead.  Ten minutes now can save you headaches, time and money, [...]

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Avoiding Garth Brooks Concert Ticket Scams

Entertainer Garth Brooks has been performing to sold-out crowds and rave reviews in Las Vegas.  His performances at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas are so popular that tickets are now on sale for dates through Thanksgiving 2010.  Depending on how you look at it,  new ticket buying rules from the Wynn will protect [...]

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Travel to the Gulf Coast Now Despite the Oil Spill

Despite the BP oil spill, the worst environmental disaster in US history, most beaches along the Gulf of Mexico remain open and ready for visitors.  One of the best ways you can help resort communities in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and  Florida is to travel there and spend your money in the local, family-owned  restaurants, boutiques, [...]

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