Author: The Admiral Staff

January 7, 2026 0

Beyond Books: Unlock a World of Free Entertainment & Learning at Your Library

By The Admiral Staff

Public libraries now offer a wealth of digital resources beyond books, accessible for free with a library card. Through apps like Hoopla, Kanopy, Libby, LinkedIn Learning, and BookBoon, users can stream movies, music, audiobooks, read e-books and magazines, learn new skills, and even access free textbooks. Utilizing these apps can lead to significant savingsβ€”potentially around $35-$40 per month by canceling subscriptions like Netflix, Spotify, and Audible, and potentially $4

January 6, 2026 0

Millennial Money SOS: 14 Ways to Beat Inflation

By The Admiral Staff

Millennials are feeling the impact of inflation more than other generations, leading many to pull their money out of the stock market. To combat rising costs, the article suggests 14 strategies including comparison shopping, meal prepping, minimizing food waste, opting for store brands, buying in bulk, reducing meat consumption, and utilizing reusable products. Other tips involve sharing resources, saving on car expenses, utilizing free community groups, and being aware of “shrinkflation” – when product sizes decrease while prices remain the

January 5, 2026 0

Grocery Shopping for Cash: Unexpected Ways to Earn

By The Admiral Staff

The article outlines ways to potentially earn money while grocery shopping. These include becoming a mystery shopper, using apps like TaskRabbit or Instacart to pick up groceries for others, getting paid for steps through fitness trackers (though FitStudio is no longer an option), utilizing cash-back credit cards, strategically using coupons (especially at stores like Walmart), participating in weight-loss challenges, leveraging rebate apps like Ibotta, and shopping online through cash-back websites like Swagbucks for in-store

January 4, 2026 0

Beyond Debt: Why Your Net Worth Matters More

By The Admiral Staff

Shift focus from solely eliminating debt to building wealth by tracking net worthβ€”assets minus liabilities. Rather than just focusing on debt reduction, understanding net worth provides a broader financial picture and allows for better long-term goal setting. Aliche encourages incremental investing, even small amounts, to build assets that can eventually generate passive income and work for you, ultimately leading to wealth creation.

January 3, 2026 0

Winter Fitness on a Budget

By The Admiral Staff

You don’t need to spend a lot of money to stay active during the winter. The article suggests numerous low-cost options, including free workouts on YouTube, discounted gym memberships (checking with employers or insurance), and joining community recreation centers or indoor sports leagues. Outdoor activities like walking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and even chopping wood are also presented as affordable ways to get exercise and enjoy the season. Utilizing Groupons and Entertainment Books for deals and embracing playful activities like snowball fights