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Travel Warning: Inkeepers Laws Can Cost You – Just Ask This Marriott Guest
Travel Warning: Inkeepers Laws Can Cost You – Just Ask This Marriott Guest
When almost $9,000 in luggage vanished, you’d think the world’s biggest hotel chain would reimburse its guest. You would be wrong.
May 20, 2022
How Retirees Can Book a Last-Minute Winter Getaway
How Retirees Can Book a Last-Minute Winter Getaway
If you've decided on a jaunt to warmer climates late in the season, don't despair. There are still ways to find a great vacation rental.
February 11, 2022
13 Money-Saving Travel Tips for Retirees
13 Money-Saving Travel Tips for Retirees
Globetrotting in your golden years doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are some ways to cut down on your travel expenses.
January 31, 2022
What to Expect from the 2022 Summer Travel Season
What to Expect from the 2022 Summer Travel Season
Travelers have been dealing with the trials and tribulations of canceled trips and elusive refunds for nearly two years. It will get better this year.
January 25, 2022
Renting a Car Over the Holidays Will Be a Trip
Renting a Car Over the Holidays Will Be a Trip
Chip shortages, the pandemic and a surge in demand will combine to make renting a car a challenge. Here’s our best advice to find a rental you can aff…
November 17, 2021
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What to Expect Traveling in a Post-COVID World
What to Expect Traveling in a Post-COVID World
As the pandemic recedes, the travel industry is booming. Here's what you should know before booking your trip.
July 8, 2021
Assessing the Risks of International Travel
Assessing the Risks of International Travel
Data on COVID cases and vaccination rates can help you determine if your international destination is safe.
July 8, 2021
How Retired Singles Can Safely Travel While Saving Money
How Retired Singles Can Safely Travel While Saving Money
Many older adults look forward to seeing the world once they retire. Here are some tips for those who are single and looking for adventure.
April 8, 2021
Best Airline Stocks to Buy as the Industry Takes Off Again
Best Airline Stocks to Buy as the Industry Takes Off Again
Airline stocks are widely believed to be among the top beneficiaries of a global reopening. But there could be short-term turbulence, and some carrier…
March 25, 2021
Airline Industry Set for COVID Comeback, But It Will Be a Slow Climb
Airline Industry Set for COVID Comeback, But It Will Be a Slow Climb
The Kiplinger Letter forecasts leisure travel will soar past business travel, but air travel demand won't reach pre-pandemic levels until as late as 2…
February 12, 2021
What to Expect if You're Flying in 2021
What to Expect if You're Flying in 2021
Policies enacted by the airlines in 2020 may change air travel for the long haul.
January 24, 2021
How to Stay Safe on the Slopes
How to Stay Safe on the Slopes
Ski resorts have made changes to deal with COVID. Here’s what to expect.
December 24, 2020
9 Tips for Better Time Management in Retirement
9 Tips for Better Time Management in Retirement
These important time management techniques will help destress your life as you get busier -- yes, busier -- in your golden years.
October 14, 2020
How to Fly Safely for Less This Fall
How to Fly Safely for Less This Fall
Scott Keyes, founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights, joins the Your Money's Worth podcast to discuss strategies for snagging discounted airfare in the comin…
October 6, 2020
Airlines Nix Change Fees
Airlines Nix Change Fees
You may still pay a change fee for tickets in basic economy, though.
September 30, 2020
5 Great Places to Buy a Vacation Home
5 Great Places to Buy a Vacation Home
With remote work on the rise, more people are looking for a permanent getaway.
July 30, 2020
Travel Is Cheap: Where to Go, What to Expect
Travel Is Cheap: Where to Go, What to Expect
Kiplinger's staff writer Emma Patch joins the Your Money's Worth podcast to talk about travel deals, cancellation policies, new sanitation protocols o…
July 21, 2020
Travel the World Without Leaving Home in Retirement
Travel the World Without Leaving Home in Retirement
You can still visit museums and marvel at their great works of art, tour historical landmarks and stroll through foreign cities ... from the comfort o…
July 1, 2020
Travel Tax Credit: Will Uncle Sam Pay You to Take a Vacation?
Travel Tax Credit: Will Uncle Sam Pay You to Take a Vacation?
There's a proposal in Congress to give you an "Explore America" tax credit of $4,000 or more to cover travel expenses. But don't pack your bags quite …
June 30, 2020
Are You Ready to Travel Again?
Are You Ready to Travel Again?
You may be itching to travel, but the risks and rules—especially for international travel—may keep you at home a while longer.
June 25, 2020
20 Best Stocks to Buy for the Next Bull Market
20 Best Stocks to Buy for the Next Bull Market
The stock market isn't out of the woods yet, but it's getting late in the game for defense. These are 20 of the best stocks to buy now as you prepare …
May 22, 2020
Best Airline Stocks to Own When the Industry Takes Off Again
Best Airline Stocks to Own When the Industry Takes Off Again
Airline stocks will indeed be bailed out, but that doesn't make the entire industry a buy. Here, we examine eight carriers for clues as to where the b…
April 15, 2020
13 Stock Picks Getting Hit by Coronavirus Fears
13 Stock Picks Getting Hit by Coronavirus Fears
The COVID-19 coronavirus is making its way across the world.
March 26, 2020
Where to Go for the Best Off-Season Travel
Where to Go for the Best Off-Season Travel
You can save money and avoid the crowds by visiting popular vacation spots at unpopular times.
May 9, 2019
7 Diverse Stocks to Buy to Make a Buck Off Air Travel
7 Diverse Stocks to Buy to Make a Buck Off Air Travel
A big swath of the country is finally coming out of a deep freeze that kept many of us hunkered down in our homes for most of this winter.
April 4, 2019
Hire Help to Assist Older Travelers
Hire Help to Assist Older Travelers
These firms ensure that older parents or loved ones navigate the airport, are comfortable on a flight and arrive safely at their destination.
August 6, 2018