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May 7, 2024
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Solitaire Cube reimagines the classic solitaire game by adding competitive, head-to-head matches and cash tournaments. Available only on iOS devices, it’s considered a legitimate app backed by the Skillz platform, offering both free practice and real-money Pro League play. Players can earn cash prizes, with top players potentially winning over $100 per tournament, though earnings aren’t guaranteed. The app features a faster pace with a five-minute timer, and secure payment options via PayPal
May 7, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
Lyft has launched Women+ Connect, a new feature allowing women and nonbinary drivers to prioritize rides from other women and nonbinary individuals, offering increased comfort and control. New drivers can earn a $400 bonus by completing 40 rides within their first week, and those without a car can utilize Lyft’s Express Drive Program for rentals.
May 6, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
This article explores unusual insurance policies beyond the standard health, home, and auto coverage. It highlights policies like alien abduction insurance (offered by Lloyd’s of London and St. Lawrence Agency), ghost insurance (formerly offered by Ultraviolet), and body part insurance (popular among celebrities insuring assets like legs, tongues, and voices). It also touches on spaceship insurance and zombie apocalypse insurance, noting that while often marketing gimmicks, they highlight the importance of disaster preparedness. The piece concludes by reminding readers to shop
May 5, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
The article addresses the common concern of owing taxes and not being able to pay. It highlights that roughly 57% of American households anticipate owing taxes, and provides eight strategies for managing a high tax bill, including utilizing emergency savings, borrowing from retirement funds, seeking loans from friends/family, and exploring options like payment extensions, an Offer in Compromise, or an installment plan with the IRS. It also explains why people might owe (inaccurate W-4 forms or self-employment income)
May 2, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
This article compiles ten key budgeting lessons from 2022 to help readers improve their money management. It suggests utilizing free budgeting templates or apps, considering the 70/20/10 budget, and exploring options like budget billing for utilities. Readers can also create a free financial plan using AI tools, consult personal finance books, and openly discuss finances with partners. The article highlights alternative methods like budget-by-paycheck and zero-based budgeting, offers wedding budget planning advice,
