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June 26, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
Goodwill now offers online shopping through two platforms: ShopGoodwill, an auction site, and GoodwillFinds, a website launched in 2022 where you can browse and purchase roughly 100,000 secondhand items. Items are inspected before being listed, and purchases support Goodwill’s community-based social service programs. Shipping costs vary, and the website accepts major credit cards, PayPal, and Apple Pay.
February 22, 2024
By
The Admiral Staff
The article provides a guide to shopping for mortgage rates online. It explains that while online tools offer a “rough idea” of potential rates, they aren’t guarantees due to the more detailed financial assessment required for actual mortgage approval. The strategy is best for buyers with good credit and typical finances seeking standard mortgages. The process involves using third-party sites for initial comparisons, then contacting lenders directly to verify rates and provide full financial information. Experts caution against relying solely on online offers and emphasize checking publication dates
January 29, 2024
By
The Admiral Staff
This article suggests ways to lower your cost of living, regardless of where you live, rather than just moving to a cheaper state like Mississippi. It highlights three main strategies: shopping around for car insurance using EverQuote (potentially saving $610/year), consolidating credit card debt with a lower-interest loan through AmOne, and using a free browser extension to ensure you’re getting the lowest prices when shopping online. These steps aim to save money and improve your budget.
January 2, 2024
By
The Admiral Staff
Due to rising return costs fueled by a surge in online shopping during the pandemic, Amazon is implementing a $1 fee for returns dropped off at UPS locations, but only if a free return option like Whole Foods, Kohl’s, or Amazon Fresh is closer. This change reflects a broader retail trend of retailers adjusting return policies to manage the substantial financial impact of merchandise returns, which totaled $816 billion in 2022.
January 31, 2023
By
The Admiral Staff
The article highlights the frustrations of needing contacts or glasses, but offers a solution: 1-800 Contacts. They provide a way to save $30 on orders over $150 and offer free online eye exams and prescription renewals, with free shipping and returns.
