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July 10, 2025
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The Admiral Staff
This article explores roadside assistance options for Americans planning summer road trips. It distinguishes between roadside assistance (coverage that covers costs) and roadside dispatch (where you pay for service). The article compares various providers, including auto clubs like AAA and Better World Club, auto insurers, car manufacturers (like Hyundai, Tesla, and Toyota), and membership organizations like AARP and Costco. Costs vary widely, from around $10-$40 annually with insurance add-ons to $130-$240
July 9, 2025
By
The Admiral Staff
The article explores alternatives to traditional savings accounts for storing and growing cash. Options range from straightforward choices like high-yield savings accounts, Treasury bonds, and money market accounts to more unconventional investments such as real estate crowdfunding, gold, farmland, cryptocurrency, and collectibles. It also highlights tax-advantaged accounts like Roth IRAs and HSAs, and platforms like peer-to-peer lending. The piece emphasizes finding options that align with individual financial goals and risk tolerance.
July 8, 2025
By
The Admiral Staff
On July 11th (7/11), 7-Eleven, Stripes, and Speedway stores are offering a free small Slurpee to celebrate Slurpee Day. This year, they’re introducing “Tongue-toos,” Slurpee-activated temporary tongue tattoos. Customers can also join the 7Rewards program for a chance to win $5,000 and receive a coupon for another free Slurpee.
July 7, 2025
By
The Admiral Staff
Food prices are projected to rise moderately this summer, with a cookout for 10 expected to cost around $70.92 – a slight decrease from last year. To save money, consider utilizing a slow cooker for cheaper cuts of meat, growing your own herbs and vegetables, preparing freezer meals, hosting potlucks, making your own salad dressings, and buying vegetables with longer shelf lives. Other tips include taking advantage of free grocery pickup, joining store loyalty programs, incorporating meatless meals
July 6, 2025
By
The Admiral Staff
To potentially lower car insurance costs, it’s essential to actively seek out and ask about available discounts. Many aren’t applied automatically. Some common discounts to inquire about include those for low mileage, usage-based insurance (tracking driving habits), affiliations (employer, AARP, etc.), completing a defensive driving course, paying premiums in full, and opting for paperless billing with auto-pay. Regularly shopping around for rates and re-evaluating eligibility for discounts is also recommended.
