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November 18, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
Grocery prices are rising, increasing by 0.5% monthly and nearly 2.5% annually, due to factors like rising gas prices, commodity spikes, increased imports, and crop damage. To combat this, the article suggests several strategies: check unit prices, opt for store brands and cheaper cuts of meat, utilize apps like Fetch Rewards to earn gift cards, shop online for pantry items using Rakuten for cash back, use a browser extension to ensure you’re not overpaying online,
November 17, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
The National Retail Federation predicts a record $902 per person will be spent on holiday decorations, gifts, and food in 2024, a $25 increase from last year. Retailers are adapting to earlier shopping trends by offering deals and sales ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with 57% of shoppers planning to shop online. Major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Kohl’s, Target, and Walmart have already launched their holiday promotions, with extended return windows
November 17, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
The article suggests consolidating high-interest credit card debt with a personal loan to save money and simplify payments. It recommends using online marketplaces to compare loan options from lenders like MoneyLion (up to $100,000, rates from 5.20%), AmOne (up to $50,000, rates from 6.40%), and The Rate Chopper (up to $50,000, rates as low as 5.9
November 16, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
New U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations now require airlines to automatically issue refunds for flight cancellations and significant delays (3+ hours domestic, 6+ hours international). Airlines must also refund fees for services not provided, like Wi-Fi, and checked bag fees delayed over 12 hours domestically or 15-30 hours internationally. However, refunds aren’t required for delays due to uncontrollable factors like weather or for non-refundable tickets that don’t meet specific
November 15, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
With inflation soaring, The Penny Hoarder suggests several ways to combat rising costs and earn extra income. Options include playing Solitaire Cash and Bingo Cash (potentially winning up to $83 per game), getting paid for opinions through Survey Junkie, earning cash for watching video previews with InboxDollars, and receiving 1% cash back with a Discover Cashback Debit account. A browser extension can also help identify online shopping overpayments, and reselling free items found on Craigslist offers a quick profit opportunity.
