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January 1, 2024
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Rising health insurance deductibles are becoming increasingly difficult to manage, with the average single person’s deductible reaching $6,575 in 2023 – a 7% increase from the previous year. The article offers strategies for those struggling to meet these costs, including utilizing Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), shopping around for lower prices on medical services and medications, carefully reviewing bills for errors (which occur in up to 80% of
January 1, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
Several companies have reached settlements in class action lawsuits, offering potential payments to consumers. These cases involve issues like deceptive carry-on bag fees from Spirit Airlines, USDA discrimination against farmers, a data breach at Equifax, unexpected delivery fees from Panda Express, stolen Apple gift card values, deceptive practices by Epic Games in Fortnite, a Snap Finance data breach, contaminated products from Family Dollar, and false advertising of Mueller kitchen products. Deadlines to submit claims range from January 9, 2024
January 1, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
The recent surge in popularity of Barbie, fueled by the blockbuster movie, is driving up the value of vintage Barbie dolls. Collectors are seeking limited edition and vintage dolls, potentially offering a lucrative side hustle for those who have old collections. Early Barbies, particularly those from 1959-1960 with red hair and bendable legs, can fetch upwards of $25,000 in mint condition. To maximize profit, sellers should verify authenticity (looking for Mattel markings
January 1, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
The article highlights three iPhone (and Android) games – Solitaire Cash, Bubble Cash, and Bingo Cash – that allow players to win real money through skill-based gameplay. Players can potentially earn up to $83 per win, with larger prize pools available. These games offer a free, ad-free experience and have garnered high ratings on the App Store, with players collectively winning over $1.5 million. Winnings can be cashed out via PayPal or Apple Pay.
December 31, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
A woman is concerned about potentially being responsible for her estranged father’s funeral costs, as she’s his only child and he’s lived with a partner for 12 years (though common-law marriage is unlikely). The advice is to first consider the level of responsibility she feels towards her father, and whether buying a life insurance policy for final expenses is the best approach, given the cost and potential waiting periods. Instead, the author suggests initiating a conversation about his estate planning and final wishes
