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October 25, 2024
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A recent study by annuity.com found that many people are willing to make significant sacrifices – like forgoing having children, pets, or dining out – to achieve early retirement (FIRE). However, the article argues against drastic measures, suggesting there are smarter ways to accelerate your retirement timeline without giving up the things you enjoy. Instead of selling your car, explore used car options and compare insurance quotes. Instead of eliminating online shopping, utilize browser extensions that find discounts and coupons. Rather than giving up dining out
October 24, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
The article addresses financial preparedness for burnout, offering practical steps to build a financial buffer. It advises creating a “mental health emergency fund” covering six months of essential expenses, suggesting strategies to lower credit card debt through services like MoneyLion, and earning extra income via cashback sites like Rakuten and survey platforms like InboxDollars. Finally, it recommends cutting existing bills, particularly car insurance through EverQuote, and using browser extensions to ensure you’re getting the best prices online.
October 24, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
The article argues that strict adherence to financial rules can negatively impact mental well-being. It suggests breaking certain rules—like obsessively paying down credit card debt, eliminating all subscriptions, making everything from scratch, DIYing all home tasks, restricting splurges, and selling all unwanted items—to prioritize mental health. The piece offers practical solutions like consolidating credit card debt with lower interest rates, utilizing subscription services for relaxation, using apps like EverQuote and Fetch Rewards for savings, and donating unwanted items instead
October 23, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
Several businesses are offering Halloween deals and freebies for adults and kids this year. Highlights include discounts on Amazon, $5 “spooky sips” at Applebee’s, 31% off ice cream at Baskin-Robbins, a free candy hunt at Bass Pro Shops, free wings at Buffalo Wild Wings, a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme, $6 entrees at Chipotle for those in costume, 500 bonus tickets at Chuck E. Cheese’s, $
October 22, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
The article offers stay-at-home parents alternative ways to earn extra money beyond multi-level marketing schemes. It suggests options like getting paid to watch movie previews with InboxDollars ($225/month), playing Solitaire Cash for potential winnings up to $83 per game, earning rewards through diaper loyalty programs like Pampers Club, finding savings in existing budgets (e.g., shopping for car insurance with EverQuote), selling unused items, and pursuing flexible freelance or remote work opportunities like contact
