Category: Save Money

May 27, 2024 Off

Six Simple Steps to Stop Your Paycheck From Disappearing

By The Admiral Staff

This article outlines six steps to potentially save money and reduce unnecessary spending. These include: shopping around for cheaper car insurance, transferring credit card balances to a card with a 0% intro APR and rewards, switching to a checking account with no overdraft fees and a sign-up bonus, earning a high-yield APY on cash with Wealthfront, getting cheaper 5G internet and a reimbursement from T-Mobile, and potentially reducing credit card interest rates with MoneyLion.

May 18, 2024 Off

July Deadlines: Millions Available in Class Action Settlements

By The Admiral Staff

Several class action lawsuit settlements are currently accepting claims through July 2024, addressing various consumer issues. These include settlements related to data breaches affecting Planet Nissan, Planned Parenthood LA, and Connexin Software; privacy violations by Star Tribune Media; engine defects in Hyundai and Kia vehicles; discrimination against DACA loan applicants by Discover Bank; benzene contamination in Suave deodorant; harmful effects from Seresto flea and tick collars; and unlawful wage deductions from Lyft drivers in New York. Deadlines and eligibility

May 9, 2024 Off

The Loyalty Payoff: Are Paid Programs Worth the Price?

By The Admiral Staff

Businesses like Target, Walmart, and Chuck E. Cheese are introducing paid loyalty programs offering exclusive benefits, but whether they’re worth the cost requires careful evaluation. To determine if a program is right for you, analyze the total cost (including hidden fees), list and assess the value of all perks based on your shopping habits, review your past spending, and compare the member experience to a non-member’s. Don’t be swayed by marketing, and be wary of programs with unclear terms or

May 5, 2024 Off

Tax Debt SOS: Your Guide to Paying What You Owe

By The Admiral Staff

The article addresses the common concern of owing taxes and not being able to pay. It highlights that roughly 57% of American households anticipate owing taxes, and provides eight strategies for managing a high tax bill, including utilizing emergency savings, borrowing from retirement funds, seeking loans from friends/family, and exploring options like payment extensions, an Offer in Compromise, or an installment plan with the IRS. It also explains why people might owe (inaccurate W-4 forms or self-employment income)