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November 23, 2025
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The article discusses strategies for managing finances during a crisis like job loss, divorce, or illness. It highlights the story of a woman who declared bankruptcy due to overwhelming financial strain during a difficult period. The article then offers six practical tips: budgeting with reduced income, exploring credit card hardship programs, seeking help with rent and utilities, finding a side gig, negotiating medical bills, and establishing a plan for student loans, including income-driven repayment options or deferment/forbearance. The overall message emphasizes
November 22, 2025
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The Admiral Staff
Hire Heroes USA is hosting a free virtual career fair on October 22nd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST for military service members, veterans, and spouses. Participants need only a computer and internet access to connect with 54 participating employers via online chat and potentially video conferencing. Preparation is key: job seekers are encouraged to research employers, ensure their technology is working, and be ready for potential on-the-spot interviews.
November 21, 2025
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The Admiral Staff
The article clarifies that free credit scores offered by sites like Credit Karma and Credit Sesame aren’t “fake” or inflated, despite advice to the contrary. While these scores, often based on VantageScore models, differ from the FICO scores lenders typically use, they still provide valuable insight into your credit standing. The main reason for the difference is that various credit reporting agencies and scoring models (FICO, VantageScore, and others) use different formulas to calculate scores, much like grading systems can vary
November 19, 2025
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The Admiral Staff
This article offers practical tips for building savings, even when finances are tight. Suggestions include seeking assistance through resources like 2-1-1 and Modest Needs grants. It also highlights opportunities to earn extra money through mobile games like Solitaire Cash and Bubble Cash, where players can win cash prizes based on skill. Additionally, the article advises comparing car insurance rates using platforms like SmartFinancial and suggests earning income by watching movie previews and completing surveys with InboxDollars.
November 18, 2025
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The Admiral Staff
The article provides financial and safety advice for individuals experiencing domestic violence while sheltering at home during the pandemic. It highlights that approximately 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience intimate partner violence, often including economic abuse. Recommendations include opening a new, secret bank account, updating direct deposit information, protecting online communication through private browsing and encrypted apps, and seeking support from victim advocates and mental health professionals. Resources like the National Domestic Violence Hotline and various grants and online support groups are also listed
