Category: Make Money

May 18, 2025 Off

Careers & Divorce: Are You At Risk?

By The Admiral Staff

A recent study identified careers with surprisingly high divorce rates, finding factors like long hours, high stress, low pay, and unpredictable schedules contribute to marital strain. The top 10 careers with the highest divorce rates include gaming managers (52.9%), bartenders (52.7%), flight attendants (50.5%), gaming services workers (50.3%), rolling machine operators (50.1%), switchboard operators (47.8%), extruding machine operators (48

May 15, 2025 Off

Unlock Extra Cash: Your Guide to Paid Online Surveys

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 Off

Cash In: Your Guide to Selling Clothes on ThredUp

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 7, 2025 Off

The Side Hustle Surge: Why Most Americans Need a Second Income

By The Admiral Staff

A recent survey by MyPerfectResume found that 71% of American workers rely on a secondary income, largely driven by rising costs of living (food up 25.2%, housing up 23.7%, and transportation up 27.1% since 2020). Common motivations include paying off debt, saving for goals, and covering essential expenses. While a secondary income offers financial benefits, it can also lead to burnout, impact work focus, and reduce time

May 6, 2025 Off

Navigating Uncertainty: 7 Steps to Future-Proof Your Career

By The Admiral Staff

Amidst widespread layoffs, experts advise taking proactive steps to secure your job and finances. Key recommendations include becoming indispensable at work, building an emergency fund, cutting expenses, strengthening your LinkedIn presence, updating your resume, expanding your skillset, and actively applying for jobs—allowing for selective applications while still employed.