# budget travel (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover budget travel. Page: Feed: --- ## [Dolly Parton Built a $450 Million Empire on Songs She Refused to Give Away](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/26/10745443_dolly-parton-built-a-450-million-empire-on-songs-she-refused-to-give-away.html) _2026-08-27 · James Hendrickson · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ Dolly Parton died on Tuesday, August 25th in Nashville at 80 after a brief battle with cancer, leaving behind one of the largest self-made fortunes... ## [Can You Have Too Much Money in Savings? Here’s When Cash Starts Working Against You](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/26/10745397_can-you-have-too-much-money-in-savings-heres-when-cash-starts-working-against-you.html) _2026-08-26 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ Watching a savings balance climb usually feels like financial progress, and in many cases it is. Cash provides stability, pays unexpected bills without debt, and... ## [That Tip Screen Appears on Takeout Orders Too — Here’s What People Actually Tip](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/26/10745393_that-tip-screen-appears-on-takeout-orders-too-heres-what-people-actually-tip.html) _2026-08-26 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ You order dinner online, drive to the restaurant, walk inside, grab a bag from the counter, and suddenly the payment screen is asking whether you’d... ## [Why You Keep Waking Up With a Numb Arm — And When to Get It Checked](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/26/10745400_why-you-keep-waking-up-with-a-numb-arm-and-when-to-get-it-checked.html) _2026-08-26 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ You wake up at 3 a.m., and one arm feels like it belongs to someone else: numb, heavy, or buzzing with pins and needles until... ## [MyChart Users Warned: Fake Lab Results and Medicare Offers Are Part of a New Scam](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/26/10745374_mychart-users-warned-fake-lab-results-and-medicare-offers-are-part-of-a-new-scam.html) _2026-08-26 · Amanda Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ An email saying your lab results are ready can be difficult to ignore, especially when it carries familiar MyChart branding and appears to involve your... ## [My Hot Divorcée Summer Weekend in Miami](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/travel/hot-divorcee-weekend-miami-florida.html) _2026-08-26 · Mya Guarnieri · NYT \> Travel_ Women of a certain age and marital status are embracing a social media trend of indulgence, big hats, long dresses and, maybe, empowerment. ## [Taking Melatonin Every Night? Sleep Experts Say There’s Something You Should Know](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/25/10745328_taking-melatonin-every-night-sleep-experts-say-theres-something-you-should-know.html) _2026-08-25 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ Melatonin has become the bedtime routine many people barely think about anymore: brush your teeth, plug in your phone, take a gummy, and turn out... ## [Could Your Social Security Check Drop by $500 a Month? These States Face the Biggest Losses](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/25/10745325_could-your-social-security-check-drop-by-500-a-month-these-states-face-the-biggest-losses.html) _2026-08-25 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ A $500 monthly cut would mean finding another $6,000 every year for groceries, utilities, insurance, housing, and healthcare, which is an enormous adjustment for someone... ## [What Does the Average American Over 60 Live on Each Month?](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/25/10745322_what-does-the-average-american-over-60-live-on-each-month.html) _2026-08-25 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ Ask how much the average American over 60 lives on each month, and you’ll hear numbers ranging from $2,000 to $8,000 depending on whether someone... ## [Silence, Wolves and the Wild East: Hiking in Portugal’s Côa Valley](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/travel/portugal-coa-valley-grand-hiking-route.html) _2026-08-25 · Ben Buckland · NYT \> Travel_ A trek in a remote corner of the Iberian Peninsula brought a writer face-to-face with ancient oaks, rewilding efforts and prehistoric cave art. ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WO9Z2xYADtT9) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## [Laptop Fire on American Airlines Flight Injures at Least One Passenger](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/travel/american-airlines-laptop-fire.html) _2026-08-24 · Christine Chung · NYT \> Travel_ Flight attendants used a fireproof bag to contain the computer after its lithium battery began smoking. One passenger was treated on the ground for injuries. ## [Your AC May Not Be the Problem — 7 Things Making Your House Feel Hotter](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/24/10745227_your-ac-may-not-be-the-problem-7-things-making-your-house-feel-hotter.html) _2026-08-24 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ When the thermostat says 72 but the living room feels closer to 80, the air conditioner is an easy target. Sometimes the HVAC system really... ## [Social Security Paid $17 Billion in Retroactive Benefits — Here’s Who Got the Money](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/24/10745223_social-security-paid-17-billion-in-retroactive-benefits-heres-who-got-the-money.html) _2026-08-24 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ Imagine checking your bank account and finding thousands of dollars from Social Security that you were previously told you could not receive. That became reality... ## [Visiting the Stunning Coast of the Overlooked Italian Region of Calabria](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/travel/calabria-italy-coast.html) _2026-08-24 · Laura Rysman and Pontus Berghe · NYT \> Travel_ In Italy’s overlooked deep-south region, this shoreline of ancient towns and gorgeous beaches teems with traces of past civilizations in its traditions, cuisine and festivals. ## [French Tourist Dies in Death Valley During 116-Degree Heat](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/23/us/french-tourist-dead-death-valley.html) _2026-08-23 · Alexandra E. Petri · NYT \> Travel_ The 68-year-old tourist and his companion were driving through Death Valley National Park on a remote road last week when their car got stuck in mud, officials said. ## [10 Ways Men Over 50 Can Sabotage a Good Relationship Without Realizing It](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/22/10745035_10-ways-men-over-50-can-sabotage-a-good-relationship-without-realizing-it.html) _2026-08-22 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ By the time a man reaches 50, he usually knows what he likes, how he spends his time, and which routines make life comfortable. That... ## [Think Social Security Guarantees a Minimum Monthly Check? Here’s How It Really Works](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/22/10745032_think-social-security-guarantees-a-minimum-monthly-check-heres-how-it-really-works.html) _2026-08-22 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ It is easy to assume Social Security works like a pension with a guaranteed minimum monthly check: work long enough to qualify, retire, and receive... ## [What Does a “Comfortable Retirement” Actually Cost When the House Is Already Paid Off?](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/22/10745029_what-does-a-comfortable-retirement-actually-cost-when-the-house-is-already-paid-off.html) _2026-08-22 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ Paying off the mortgage before retirement sounds like crossing the biggest expense off your list, and it certainly can transform a household budget. But a... ## [12 Things in Your Home That Can Become More Dangerous as You Get Older](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/21/10744987_12-things-in-your-home-that-can-become-more-dangerous-as-you-get-older.html) _2026-08-21 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ The house you’ve lived in safely for 20 or 30 years doesn’t suddenly become dangerous on your 65th birthday, but the way you interact with... ## [Social Security Claiming Strategies Have Changed — Here’s What Still Works](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/21/10744984_social-security-claiming-strategies-have-changed-heres-what-still-works.html) _2026-08-21 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ If your Social Security strategy came from a retirement book published 10 or 15 years ago, there is a real possibility that part of it... ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ngX9XYoyWX9w) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Swiss Tourist Sentenced to Prison After Violating ‘Day of Silence’ in Bali](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/travel/bali-swiss-tourist-nyepi.html) _2026-08-21 · Ryley Ober · NYT \> Travel_ The 26-year-old received a yearlong sentence from a court on the Indonesian resort island after he flouted a sacred Hindu ritual and insulted it on Instagram. ## [Moving to Another State on Medicare? 7 Coverage Changes to Check Before You Go](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/21/10744981_moving-to-another-state-on-medicare-7-coverage-changes-to-check-before-you-go.html) _2026-08-21 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ Retirement sometimes comes with a new ZIP code; perhaps you’re moving closer to grandchildren, escaping high housing costs, or finally heading somewhere warmer. But packing... ## [4 Bronx Men Charged in $12 Million Medicaid Scheme Using Fake Rides, GPS Spoofing and Kickbacks](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/21/10744964_4-bronx-men-charged-in-12-million-medicaid-scheme-using-fake-rides-gps-spoofing-and-kickbacks.html) _2026-08-21 · Amanda Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ Federal prosecutors have charged four Bronx men in an alleged racketeering operation that they say generated at least $12 million in fraudulent Medicaid claims by... ## [U.S. Citizen Who Deleted Phone’s Data Says His Prosecution Puts Privacy at Risk](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/us/politics/samuel-tunick-deleted-phone-felony.html) _2026-08-21 · Adeel Hassan · NYT \> Travel_ Samuel Tunick, who faces a felony charge for deleting his phone’s data during an airport customs search, called the government’s peering into people’s private lives “creepy.” ## [Why Cruise Line Are Hiking Certain Fees](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/travel/cruise-lines-fees.html) _2026-08-21 · Ceylan Yeğinsu · NYT \> Travel_ Some major lines are increasing gratuities and deposit requirements, and charging more for certain packages. It’s all adding up. ## [6 Wild Swimming Spots For Open Water Escape in the U.S.](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/travel/swimming-holes-rivers-lakes-ponds.html) _2026-08-21 · Ruffin Prevost · NYT \> Travel_ A summer swim in wild waters can bring escape and exhilaration. Here are six places on state and national park land across the United States to backstroke, butterfly or just beat the heat. ## [Walmart Shoppers Cutting Back as Gas Stays Above $4 — Sales Growth Hits Slowest Pace in Over a Year](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/20/10744946_walmart-cutting-back.html) _2026-08-21 · James Hendrickson · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Walmart posted second-quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates Thursday even as the retailer said gasoline prices above $4 a gallon... ## [79% of the Poor Believe Wealth Comes From Random Luck. 84% of the Self-Made Rich Prove Them Wrong](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/20/10744843_79-of-the-poor-believe-wealth-comes-from-random-luck-84-of-the-self-made-rich-prove-them-wrong.html) _2026-08-20 · Tom Corley · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ If you find value in these articles, please share them with your inner circle and encourage them to Sign Up for my Rich Habits Daily Tips/Articles. No... ## [Can an Old Student Loan Really Reduce Your Social Security Check? Here’s What Older Borrowers Should Know](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/20/10744865_can-an-old-student-loan-really-reduce-your-social-security-check-heres-what-older-borrowers-should-know.html) _2026-08-20 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ A student loan you stopped thinking about years ago can potentially follow you all the way into retirement. Federal law allows the government to collect... ## [4 Economy Hotel Chains at the Bottom of J.D. Power’s Guest Satisfaction Rankings](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/20/10150320_worst-hotel-chains-guest-satisfaction-cleanliness.html) _2026-08-20 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ A cheap hotel room can stop feeling like a bargain the moment you find stained bedding, a dirty bathroom, or a room that looks nothing... ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gIapVaImSaDY) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## [You’re Named as Someone’s Power of Attorney — 8 Things to Know Before You Ever Use It](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/20/10744862_youre-named-as-someones-power-of-attorney-8-things-to-know-before-you-ever-use-it.html) _2026-08-20 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ Being named in someone’s power of attorney can sound straightforward: if they ever need financial help, you step in and handle things. In reality, signing... ## [Help! Lyft Charged Me $150 for Vomiting in a Car, but I Didn’t Do It.](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/travel/lyft-cleaning-charge.html) _2026-08-20 · Seth Kugel · NYT \> Travel_ A passenger who said he had an uneventful ride home from the airport was shocked to be hit with a cleaning fee for a mess in what appeared to be a different vehicle. ## [What Happens to Your Debt When You Die? What Your Family Is — and Isn’t — Responsible For](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/20/10744859_what-happens-to-your-debt-when-you-die-what-your-family-is-and-isnt-responsible-for.html) _2026-08-20 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ Death does not necessarily erase a mortgage, credit-card balance, medical bill, or personal loan, but it also does not automatically hand those debts to your... ## [IRS Proposes New Funding Rules for Traditional Employer Pension Plans](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/20/10744846_irs-proposes-new-funding-rules-for-traditional-employer-pension-plans.html) _2026-08-20 · Amanda Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ The Internal Revenue Service has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would update the regulations governing how single-employer defined benefit pension plans calculate their... ## [How to Find the Best Flights and Travel Deals Over Labor Day and Beyond](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/travel/travel-deals-labor-day.html) _2026-08-20 · Elaine Glusac · NYT \> Travel_ Last-minute budget strategies rest on one key principle: flexibility. ## [Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/world/asia/iran-war-asia-airports-dubai.html) _2026-08-20 · John Yoon · NYT \> Travel_ The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now. ## [Your Prescription Is Still Covered by Medicare — So Why Did the Price Suddenly Jump?](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/19/10744785_your-prescription-is-still-covered-by-medicare-so-why-did-the-price-suddenly-jump.html) _2026-08-19 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ You walk into the pharmacy expecting the same prescription and roughly the same bill you paid last time, only to discover the price has jumped.... ## [Before You Donate to Goodwill, Ask These 10 Questions — Your Stuff May Do More Good Somewhere Else](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/19/10139410_alternatives-to-donating-to-goodwill.html) _2026-08-19 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ Cleaning out a closet usually ends with the same thought: I’ll just take everything to Goodwill. But convenience isn’t necessarily the same thing as impact.... ## [U.K. to Test Whether Tweaks to Trans-Atlantic Flight Paths Affect Global Warming](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/climate/contrails-trial-atlantic-flights-climate.html) _2026-08-19 · Leo Sands · NYT \> Travel_ Hundreds of aircraft traversing the North Atlantic will be asked to adjust their altitude in an effort to reduce heat-trapping contrails. ## [Retired With a Mortgage? Ask These 7 Questions Before Using Savings to Pay It Off](https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2026/08/19/10744782_retired-with-a-mortgage-ask-these-7-questions-before-using-savings-to-pay-it-off.html) _2026-08-19 · Drew Blankenship · SavingAdvice.com Blog_ Entering retirement with a mortgage can feel uncomfortable, especially for someone who spent decades believing the house should be paid off before the final paycheck... ## [For a Family Vacation on Crete, the Goal Is Simple: Chill Out](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/travel/crete-family-vacation.html) _2026-08-19 · Jeffrey Gettleman and Andrea Wyner · NYT \> Travel_ The plan was to go light on history and museums, heavy on beaches, food and whatever felt right. In other words, the perfect break. ## [How to Find the Best Deals Over Labor Day and Beyond](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/travel/travel-deals-labor-day.html) _2026-08-19 · Elaine Glusac · NYT \> Travel_ Last-minute budget strategies rest on one key principle: flexibility. ## [In a Big Pivot, Seat-Back Screens Are Returning at American Airlines](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/travel/american-airlines-seatback-screens.html) _2026-08-18 · Ryley Ober · NYT \> Travel_ In an announcement on Tuesday, the carrier promised screens at every seat in its narrow-body fleet, along with an expansion of its premium seating. ## [Rafting Through the Grand Canyon on a Depleting Colorado River](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/travel/grand-canyon-colorado-river-rafting.html) _2026-08-18 · Heather Hansman · NYT \> Travel_ As water levels on the Colorado River fall to historic lows, a rafting trip through the canyon feels even more precious. ## [What’s in an Airport Code? In West Palm Beach, It’s the President’s Initials.](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/travel/palm-beach-president-donald-trump-airport.html) _2026-08-18 · Christine Chung and Scott McIntyre · NYT \> Travel_ The state’s Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed for the president, complete with a rare change in its three-letter airport code. ## [Where to Eat and Drink at a Barcelona Bar Like a Local](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/travel/barcelona-bars-bodegas.html) _2026-08-17 · Danielle Pergament and Mariano Herrera · NYT \> Travel_ The classic bars, known as bodegas, are where locals in the Catalan capital take their rituals seriously. If you know where to look, you can join them. ## [In Brittany, France’s Emerald Coast Enchants With Its Beaches, Oysters and More](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/travel/brittany-france-oysters-beaches.html) _2026-08-17 · Annie Etheridge · NYT \> Travel_ A stretch of Brittany famous for its oysters, vast beaches and cool, maritime climate offers a refreshing alternative to Europe’s hotter destinations. ## [Travelers Hunker Down as Hurricane Lala Approaches Hawaii’s Big Island](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/travel/tropical-storm-lala-hurricane-hawaii-evacuation.html) _2026-08-15 · Ryley Ober · NYT \> Travel_ The storm has prompted some travelers to leave their hotels early, while others are waiting out the wind and rain. ## [2 Planes With Same Call Sign in Phoenix Could Have Been ‘Disastrous’](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/us/american-airlines-call-signs-phoenix.html) _2026-08-15 · Emmett Lindner · NYT \> Travel_ An air traffic controller noticed that two planes — one departing, one landing — were both flight 2482. He acted quickly to avoid confusion. ## [Come for the Cottage in ‘Heated Rivalry.’ Stay for Everything Else.](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/13/travel/heated-rivalry-cottage-muskoka.html) _2026-08-13 · Sarah Bahr and Brendan George Ko · NYT \> Travel_ The chance to see the hideaway from the hit queer hockey romance lured me to Canada’s cottage country. But it was the glistening lakes and weep-worthy sunsets that won me over.