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There have been more deaths in vehicles made by Ford Motor (NYSE: F), Chrysler and other brands from unintended acceleration-related accidents, often blamed on human error, than from Toyota (NYSE: TM) during the last three decades, according to data compiled for Bloomberg News by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.
Out of the 110 fatalities that [...]

This winter has brought record breaking snowfall amounts to much of the United States. With spring just around the corner, many people including students enjoying spring break will be on the move to sunny destinations. Consumers are urged to use caution when making travel arrangements this spring as the change in weather will [...]

With the holiday season already being touted in stores playing Christmas songs, it may be that time to start checking into the travel costs for gathering with family and friends. As travel costs continue to steadily increase, travelers this holiday season can expect to pay double or more just to take their luggage with them. [...]

Remember the days when you would board an aircraft, nestle into your economy seat and rock back to take in a movie, have a complimentary light meal and non-alcoholic beverage? Once upon a time, flight attendants would shake you awake to have a cup of coffee or juice if you happened to doze off when [...]

Remember when in-flight meals were free? Once airlines started charging for the meals, they found that far less people would eat it. A very similar situation is occurring with in-flight wireless internet access – a perk airlines expected would increase revenues isn’t as desirable when passengers have to pay for it.
There are more [...]

In recent years, the travel industry was a pretty pricey business. Airline tickets, hotel costs, and luxury cruises were likely to be high ticket items, ones that many families could not afford. Well, since the recession has blown through the nation, the bigger and better vacations are now accessible to almost anyone. Airlines and other [...]

Planning a trip or vacation requires quite a bit of advanced planning. Most consumers know that certain arrangements or deposits paid in advance are non-refundable or charges may be incurred for making changes. Due to the current swine flu outbreak people scheduled to travel to, from or through Mexico may be offered more lenient treatment [...]

This article is provided by Kathy Zengolewicz, a student of MakeMoneyFromWriting.com, where she is learning how to find freelance writing jobs and establish an online writing business. Kathy is the founder of The Ardent Author
What is a recession?
A recession is when there is a decline in industrial production, employment, real income, and [...]

With the holiday season in the books for yet another year many folks are now turning their attention toward the next big family get together, the annual family vacation.  Fitting the yearly vacation into the budget may be a bit more difficult this year, but many people will find a way to enjoy that time [...]

Recently I took a trip from upstate New York to Hegins, Pennsylvania.  The last time I traveled to this location I chose to drive my car because I had the whole family with me.  It took just under 6 hours, but that included time for bathroom breaks and a McDonald’s lunch on the way.  This [...]

Anyone who has perused the internet looking for discount airline tickets might be disappointed to realize that it would take a sudden windfall to get the family to Grandma’s this year. Most airlines are still working to recover from the outrageous gas prices and the prices for tickets are still running high, despite the reason [...]

The whole point of creating frequent flier miles was to reward consumers for using an airline frequently, right?  So why does it seem that an increasing number of airlines are adding new fees and hassles to their programs?  When they make consumers jump through hoops to get their rewards, it sort of negates the idea [...]

Regardless of where you’re going or the length of your trip, camping with kids can be a harried experience. But don’t get so overwhelmed by the thought, that you cancel your trip before you even start packing. The secret is planning ahead and here are some tips for Low-Stress Camping with Kids.

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Many people take for granted that there are products in the store, bought at convenience and typically always available. For kids and parents alike, there are plenty of great opportunities, often just a short drive away, where they can develop a deeper appreciation for the things we buy and the things we need.
An inexpensive, and [...]