Budget-Savvy Travelers Set Sights on Midwest Cities, Like Lansing, Mich. Among the hottest trends in travel is family travel, but multigenerational trips — which span three generations of a family — are quickly gaining popularity. Last year, 32 percent of vacationing U.S. grandparents took their grandchildren along. In a recent study, Preferred Hotel Group found…

Headache-Free Moving Advice: 3 Steps Closer to a New Home No matter how many times you do it, moving doesn’t really get any easier. If you have a family, an action figure hobby or pretty much anything other than a minimalist lifestyle, the concept of packing up everything you own into tidy boxes is intimidating….

Cruises Becoming Top Choice for Multigenerational Travel Among the hottest trends in travel is family travel, but multigenerational trips — which span three generations of a family — are quickly gaining popularity. Last year, 32 percent of vacationing U.S. grandparents took their grandchildren along. In a recent study, Preferred Hotel Group found that 40 percent…

What to Do With Your Old 401(k) While the movie “Captain Phillips” made for good entertainment, it highlighted a small sampling of the dangers fishing vessels and cargo ships face when traversing the open seas. With the help of advanced technology, the seas are becoming a little safer. Recently, VehSmart, a company that uses advanced telecommunications…

Fishing for Answers to the Perils of the Open Seas While the movie “Captain Phillips” made for good entertainment, it highlighted a small sampling of the dangers fishing vessels and cargo ships face when traversing the open seas. With the help of advanced technology, the seas are becoming a little safer. Recently, VehSmart, a company that…

3 Fishermen Rescued at Sea Thanks to GPS Device The effective use of the VehSmart GPS device likely saved a trio of fishermen from Ecuador after their boat was attacked by robbers. The fishermen were sailing their small boat, Luis Miguel, southwest of the Santa Elena peninsula, when they were overtaken by robbers who stole…

Wellness Travel Is on the Rise Studies show that a yearly vacation is invaluable for health, with benefits varying from lower stress levels to cardiovascular improvements. Adding to these benefits, many travelers are now combining traditional vacations with wellness-geared getaways. A panel of experts at the annual International Travel Mart in Cannes, France, predicted that,…

Waste and Recycling Jobs: Opportunities Are Plentiful Trade and technical positions are the bright, shining stars of the economy these days. They don’t require a college degree, do provide the opportunity for a meaningful career, and they often pay very well.One industry, in particular, shines brightest among those hiring these positions: America’s waste and recycling business….

Boat Insurance Basics May Help You Stay Afloat Having the proper insurance may not be the most exciting part of owning a boat, but being savvy matters; the right coverage saves money, time, and hassle in case of an emergency.As a new boating season gets underway, boat owners should know the basics of different types…

Cruise Easy as Wireless Tech Improves Road Safety Imagine a futuristic transportation system with “talking” roads and cars that instantly provide real-time updates on local weather, traffic and road conditions. Equipped with up-to-the-minute information, motorists could choose safer, more direct routes helping to reduce traffic congestion, shorten trips and reduce vehicle emissions.The future is now,…