Home » Archives for The Admiral Staff » Page 54
May 15, 2025
By
The Admiral Staff
Online surveys can provide extra income, though not a substantial amount (typically 50 cents to $5 per survey). To maximize earnings, sign up for multiple platforms like Branded Surveys, InboxDollars, Survey Junkie, Swagbucks, KashKick, and Scrambly. Legitimate sites pay via PayPal, direct deposit, or gift cards and utilize consumer opinions for market research. Avoid sites requesting upfront fees or sensitive personal information. Top platforms include Branded Surveys (high-paying, points
May 14, 2025
By
The Admiral Staff
ThredUp offers a convenient way to sell used clothing by handling the listing, photographing, pricing, shipping, and customer support. While they take a cut of earnings, the convenience can be worthwhile. To maximize profits, focus on sending gently used, in-season items, especially higher-end brands. Utilizing a Clean Out Kit (potentially with discounts) and filling it to the maximum weight allows for minimizing fees. Sellers can also edit item descriptions and adjust prices to increase sales and potentially explore the new
May 13, 2025
By
The Admiral Staff
If you remarry after age 60 (or 50 if disabled) and were married to your deceased spouse for at least 10 years, you may be able to continue receiving survivor benefits from their Social Security account while also receiving spousal benefits from your new spouse’s account. The total benefits received would equal the higher of the two amounts, and you can switch to your own retirement benefits between ages 62 and 70 if they are higher.
May 13, 2025
By
The Admiral Staff
Five years after the 2020 stock market crash, the article highlights seven key lessons. Firstly, the stock market doesn’t always reflect the broader economy, as it recovered quickly despite high unemployment and struggling small businesses. Secondly, investors don’t lose money until they sell during a crash; staying invested can lead to significant gains. Thirdly, missing the best market days can be more detrimental than experiencing a few bad ones. The article also notes a market crash can offer investment opportunities, but
May 13, 2025
By
The Admiral Staff
This article details the author’s experience purchasing an electric vehicle (EV), a 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5, and shares four key things she wishes she had known beforehand. Firstly, EV ownership involves unexpected costs beyond the car’s price, including higher-than-anticipated electric vehicle registration fees (potentially $50-$400 depending on the state). Secondly, home charger installation can be surprisingly expensive, potentially costing around $2,000 due to electrical
