Phil Ridolfi

Let’s Go to the One Happy Island, Aruba!

We’ve traveled all over the Caribbean and really enjoy the tropical vibe you find there. If you asked us to pick one island, it would be an easy choice: Aruba. They call themselves the One Happy Island, and we’ve found it to be true. If you like great beaches, watersports, sumptuous food and great outdoor …

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About that annual fee for your credit card. . .

There are so many credit cards available today, and that makes it confusing to decide which make sense for you. We’re going to look at just one angle. . . annual fees. . .and try to help you analyze the value you receive for that fee. From our viewpoint, annual fees only make sense if …

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Where Can We Go in a Covid-19 World?

Update February 18, 2021 There have been a lot of changes, particularly regarding travel between states.  41 states or territories now allow visitors from other states without restriction, although four of those states have some restrictions in certain cities or counties.  Seven states or territories (and Chicago, for visitors from certain high risk states, and …

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