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Robot-Proof States: Where Jobs Are Safe From Automation
April 1, 2024 Off

Robot-Proof States: Where Jobs Are Safe From Automation

By The Admiral Staff

An analysis by The Penny Hoarder, using data from an Oxford University study and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, identifies the states most and least vulnerable to job automation. Nevada is predicted to face the largest job losses (757,000), primarily in retail, followed by South Dakota and Alabama. Conversely, the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and Maryland are considered least vulnerable. While the study has limitations and doesn’t account for gradual change, it highlights potential shifts in

Stress-Free Bills: Your Guide to Automated Payments
March 5, 2024 Off

Stress-Free Bills: Your Guide to Automated Payments

By The Admiral Staff

Bill pay services automate bill payments via website or app, pulling funds from your account to pay bills on time. Options include Prism (free), Quicken Bill Manager (free or $9.95/month), MyCheckFree (free with potential fees), Doxo (free or $4.99/month), and SilverBills (from $50/month). Benefits include organization, time savings, and avoiding late fees, while drawbacks involve third-party access to accounts and potential overdraft

Automate Your Savings: The Effortless Path to Financial Security
October 6, 2023 Off

Automate Your Savings: The Effortless Path to Financial Security

By The Admiral Staff

The article suggests automating your savings to overcome the difficulty of consciously setting money aside. It highlights four methods: using apps like Acorns to round up purchases and invest the spare change, maximizing employer-sponsored retirement plans (like 401(k)s) and taking advantage of employer matching programs, scheduling automatic transfers to a separate savings account to avoid temptation, and utilizing direct deposit to send a portion of each paycheck directly to a savings account, effectively treating it as “extra” money.