With every car rental transaction comes the slightly uncomfortable moment when the agent behind the counter tries to foist the company’s insurance on you. When this happened to me at Hertz at the Hilo International Airport in Hawaii a few weeks ago, I did what I always do: I firmly and politely said no, thank you. Continue reading
Nearly one in five vehicles on U.S. roads is in need of repair of a safety issue serious enough to be involved in a federal government recall, according to used-car history provider Carfax. Continue reading
Creating a financial budget can seem daunting and scary for many Americans. The average American spends more then they earn and often on unnecessary items. With advances in technology, online shopping and the growing use of credit cards, most Americans don’t even know where to begin when it comes to introducing a budget. Continue reading
BEFORE engineers dreamed of eliminating drivers in cars, they imagined eliminating the side mirrors. The protuberances are ugly, create aerodynamic drag, and their associated blind spots are the bane of parking-challenged drivers everywhere. Continue reading
Every year, people make resolutions for many different things. Live healthier! is always a trend. After all, Gym memberships sky rocket in January, and salads become the lunch option of choice. Another common resolution is to get finances in order, which can help ease the burden of financial stress. I came across this easy savings plan last year that was so simple, I have to share. Continue reading
Would you trade information about when you’re in your house — and in what rooms — for the promise of cheaper energy bills, even if that means you’re sending this data to a distant tech company? Continue reading
Over the winter break, my teenage children observed, based on their friends and acquaintances, that young adults are much less eager to get their driver’s licenses than they once were, and that in general fewer young people have them. I was skeptical at first, but it turns out they’re right. In 1983, 92 percent of Americans aged 20 to 24 had a driver’s license. In 2014, just 77 percent did. Were it not for that decline, 3.5 million more young people would be drivers today. Continue reading
Las Vegas is one of the world’s top destinations to bring in the New Year. The Las Vegas Strip shuts down to all cars and becomes an adult playground for pedestrians. Las Vegas knows how to start the New Year with a boom. Several hotels on the Las Vegas Strip synchronize fireworks to music and celebrate a fresh new year in style. It is important to think about one’s safety on a holiday that is known for a late night, parties and of course drinking. Continue reading
