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August 27, 2024
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Social Security doesn’t have individual accounts, but payroll taxes fund a trust from which benefits are paid. If you die, your payments stop, but survivor benefits may be available to qualifying family members. These benefits are based on your work record and aren’t “taking” your Social Security. Eligible survivors include: spouses (married at least nine months), ex-spouses (married at least 10 years and divorced for two), minor children, adult children with disabilities, and dependent parents (
August 26, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
MoneyLion is a personal finance company offering tools, guidance, and financial products to help individuals improve their financial well-being. They provide accessible financial education through content like videos and a “Know Money” series, foster a supportive community within their app, and offer products such as credit-building loans, cash advances, and managed investing accounts. With a high user rating and a large TikTok following, MoneyLion aims to empower users to take control of their finances and achieve financial success.
August 24, 2024
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The article highlights seven apps that can help individuals earn extra money each month, ranging from a few dollars to potentially hundreds. These include mystery shopping with Intouch Insight (earning up to $300/week), getting paid for screen time through Copper (with a $5 cash-out minimum), selling photos on Foap, earning rewards via KashKick (potentially $500/month), finding hourly gigs on ShiftGig, and completing tasks through TaskRabbit. The apps offer various opportunities
August 22, 2024
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The article introduces Clickworker, a free platform that pays users for simple tasks completed on their smartphones. These tasks include researching product information, taking photos of shelves in stores, making audio recordings, and capturing images/videos to train AI. Users can earn money through projects like mystery store visits and app surveys, with potential earnings up to $66 and tasks ranging from a few minutes to an hour. Payments are made weekly via ACH transfer after task approval.
August 21, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father and one of America’s wealthiest figures, offered timeless financial advice still relevant today. Key takeaways include the importance of preparing for the unexpected (“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”), appreciating the value of money through experience (“If you would know the value of money, try to borrow some”), and avoiding lifestyle inflation (“Our necessities never equal our wants”). Other principles emphasize saving diligently (“A penny saved is a penny earned”), valuing time (“Remember that time is
