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April 6, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
To avoid wasting Easter ham, the article suggests several creative uses beyond reheating. Cooked ham can be stored in the fridge for three to four days or frozen for up to four months. Ideas include incorporating it into soups, crafting hearty sandwiches (like Cubans or Monte Cristos), using it in breakfast dishes like hashes or omelets, or adding it to salads or quiches. Freezing is also an option, and while dogs shouldn’t eat ham due to its sodium and fat content, humans
April 3, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
Many Americans (56%) feel behind on retirement savings, but it’s not too late to catch up, even in your 50s. Experts recommend maximizing employer 401(k) matching contributions, using retirement calculators, and being mindful of hidden fees. Key strategies include making “catch-up” contributions (an extra $7,500 annually for those 50+), creating a retirement income plan, reevaluating spending habits, considering a side gig for
April 1, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
Ten settlements are currently accepting claims, offering compensation for various issues including privacy violations (AMC+), vehicle defects (Kia, Subaru), antitrust practices (Smithfield, JBS), undisclosed fees (Verizon), excessive oil consumption (Audi), data breaches (Lincare, Blackhawk), and unrefunded purchases (Astroworld). Deadlines to file claims range from April 2 to April 15, 2024, depending on the settlement.
March 28, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
The article details how to achieve the goal of buying a house with cash, even for those not in retirement or with limited income. It suggests strategies like living with parents to save on rent, aggressively saving by spending less than you earn, and utilizing windfalls like bonuses and tax refunds. Downsizing to a smaller, more affordable home can free up equity, and prioritizing savings over maximizing a mortgage payment can accelerate the cash-buying process. The author emphasizes safe, consistent investment strategies and ignoring conventional “how
March 26, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
The article explores the financial benefits of downsizing your home. It argues that tying up a large portion of your net worth in a house can hinder investment opportunities. By selling a larger, more expensive home and purchasing a smaller, less costly one, you can free up capital to invest and significantly reduce monthly housing expenses like mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, and utilities. The author illustrates this with an example showing how investing the savings from downsizing could result in substantial long-term financial gains, allowing for greater flexibility
