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April 15, 2024
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Due to declining fuel tax revenue as more people switch to electric vehicles, over 30 states are now implementing registration fees for EVs and hybrids to offset the lost funds. These fees vary significantly by state, ranging from as low as $50 to over $300 annually, and some states charge hybrids as well. While these fees add to the cost of EV ownership, potential savings in fuel and maintenance, plus available incentives like tax credits and HOV lane access, should be considered when evaluating
April 14, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
Fidelity Go is a robo-advisor from Fidelity Investments offering automated investment portfolios using low-cost, fee-free Fidelity Flex mutual funds. It’s ideal for beginner investors seeking a hands-off approach. Accounts under $25,000 incur no advisory fees, while those over $25,000 have a 0.35% annual fee. Investors complete a questionnaire to determine risk tolerance and goals, resulting in a personalized portfolio across four asset classes. Key features
April 13, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
The article highlights 48 unusual ways to earn money, ranging from selling breast milk and plasma to more peculiar options like selling feet pics or deer pee. Opportunities include getting paid to stand in line, taking online surveys, becoming a professional weight loser, playing bingo for cash, and even cuddling with strangers. Other ideas involve leveraging skills like whistling, ice sculpting, or clowning, while others focus on unique services like providing strange subscriptions or renting out a shed. Several options involve online platforms and apps,
April 13, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
Liability insurance is typically mandatory, but lenders often require collision and comprehensive coverage. While these “full-coverage” options protect your vehicle in accidents, theft, or damage, they significantly increase premiums, which have risen over 20% recently. Dropping them can save money, but is generally not recommended unless your car’s value is low, you have a substantial emergency fund, or you aren’t driving the vehicle. Collision coverage addresses damage from accidents, while comprehensive covers other incidents like theft
April 12, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
The article explores what happens to lost luggage that airlines can’t return to its owners. A small fraction of checked bags—around 0.03%—become “orphaned” and end up at the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Alabama, a massive retail store and online marketplace. Here, shoppers can find deeply discounted clothing, electronics, jewelry, and other items left behind by travelers. The store, a popular tourist attraction, works with major U.S. airlines and recycles,
