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March 14, 2025
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Several national pizza and pie chains are offering deals and discounts for National Pi Day (March 14th). Deals include $3.14 pizzas at Blaze Pizza and 7-Eleven/Speedway, discounted Pizookie desserts at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, a free sundae pie at Burger King, and special pizza prices at California Pizza Kitchen, Cicis Pizza, and Round Table Pizza. Many of these offers require loyalty program sign-ups or minimum purchases and are primarily
March 14, 2025
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The Admiral Staff
The article emphasizes the importance of understanding and regularly checking your credit report to ensure accuracy and maintain a good credit score. Credit reports, maintained by Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, impact borrowing rates and are comprised of five key elements: personal information, credit history, credit inquiries, public records, and the credit score itself. Errors are common—affecting roughly one in five reports—and can negatively impact your financial health. The article provides guidance on identifying red flags within each section, such
March 13, 2025
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The Admiral Staff
The article explores how to choose a financial advisor, noting the term is broad and encompasses various types with different qualifications. It outlines six categories: wealth managers (for high-net-worth clients), brokers/investment advisors, Certified Financial Planners (CFPs), Chartered Financial Consultants (ChFCs), financial coaches, and robo-advisors. The piece emphasizes the importance of understanding advisor fees, recommending fee-only advisors (who operate under a fiduciary duty) over fee-based advisors (who
March 12, 2025
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The Admiral Staff
The article details what to do if you’re filing taxes late, even after requesting an extension. While an extension gives you until October 15th to *file* your return, you still need to pay any taxes owed by the original April 15th deadline. The piece outlines several ways to earn quick money to cover your tax bill, like surveys and online tasks. It also explains potential penalties for late filing and payment, advises seeking penalty relief if applicable, and provides information on how
March 11, 2025
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The Admiral Staff
Losing a job can be overwhelming, but filing for unemployment benefits is a crucial first step. To qualify, job loss typically must be due to no fault of your own (not a firing “for cause”), and you must be available for work, actively seeking a new job, and meet state-specific wage or hour requirements. While benefits generally replace 30-50% of your previous salary, it’s advisable to supplement income with side hustles. Resigning may disqualify you unless
