In 2015, the State Department enacted a new rule regarding tax debt. It didn’t go into effect until 2018, but ever since, as per www.IRS.gov, if an individual has “seriously…
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“Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Originally penned by Benjamin Franklin in 1789, the proverb is a staple in American popular culture, because let’s face it – it’s 100%…
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NYC Hotels Will Soon Be Cheaper (But I Don’t Think All The Hotels Know It)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAs people begin to travel again, they’re probably noticing that prices for many aspects of that travel have become significantly more expensive. Prices for airline tickets and rental cars have…
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When you find a hotel rate, especially in the United States, you will rarely, if ever pay just that amount. Just like when you purchase an item in the U.S.,…
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Update On New & Renewed Passports & Global Entry, Secure Message To Chase Saved Me $40, Marriott Tightens Cancellation Policy, & More
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and…
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Japan’s Plan To Let Foreigners In, Don’t Be A Victim Of This Stupid Airport Trick, I Won’t Stay At The Wynn (Even For Free); This One’s Personal
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and…
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Airlines, hotels, restaurants and other sectors of the travel and tourism industry have taken a hard hit in the past few months and although there are some signs of recovery,…
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As part of the CARES Act passed by Congress to help the US economy, Economic Impact Payments were getting sent to eligible individuals. If you received a refund from the…
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Frequent Flyers Should Pay More Taxes To Decrease Planes’ Carbon Footprint???
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAirlines are doing everything they can to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. They have commercial planes fly at the “sweet spot” of energy efficiency. They’ve come up with all sorts of…
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Hundreds of Thousands of U.S. Citizens At Risk Of Having Their Passports Revoked
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe U.S. Department of State wants you to know that it is not playing around. We reported last year that the State Department had a new rule, as of 2015,…