Category: Make Money

Rent SOS: Quick Cash for Tight Times
April 21, 2025 Off

Rent SOS: Quick Cash for Tight Times

By The Admiral Staff

Facing an urgent rent payment, the article outlines ten quick ways to generate cash. These include selling unwanted clothes (via apps like Letgo), offering pet-sitting services, selling unused gift cards (Raise), completing odd jobs (Craigslist, TaskRabbit), selling old electronics (Decluttr, pawn shops), returning recent purchases, babysitting, selling books (local bookstores, Bookscouter), utilizing rebate apps for groceries (Ibotta), and, as a last resort, borrowing from family or

April 18, 2025 Off

Box Hustle: Turning Used Moving Boxes into Cash

By The Admiral Staff

An increasing number of people are earning extra money by collecting and reselling used moving boxes. With approximately 50 million Americans moving annually, many boxes end up discarded. Companies and individuals will buy these used boxes, often for $0.50 to $2 each, to resell to new movers. Sources for acquiring boxes include asking friends/family, Craigslist (where people often give them away for free), local businesses, and online platforms like ContainerExchanger.com and BoxCycle.com.

From Zero to Startup: Launching a Business with Nothing
April 17, 2025 Off

From Zero to Startup: Launching a Business with Nothing

By The Admiral Staff

The article outlines four businesses that can be started with virtually no capital: social media management, selling used books online, scrap metal recycling, and creating/selling digital products (like ebooks or podcasts) through platforms like ClickBank. Each option leverages existing resources or readily available materials, allowing entrepreneurs to begin generating income with minimal initial investment. The piece also highlights additional low-cost business ideas and emphasizes that starting a business with nothing is increasingly possible.

The Flexible Future: How Work is Changing – and Why It Matters
April 16, 2025 Off

The Flexible Future: How Work is Changing – and Why It Matters

By The Admiral Staff

A recent panel discussion on National Flex Day highlighted the evolving landscape of work flexibility. While initially viewed as an accommodation for caregivers, flexibility is increasingly sought after by millennials who prioritize work-life balance. Despite benefits like increased productivity, employers hesitate due to misconceptions and a lack of data measuring the return on investment. Panelists emphasized the need for more data, potential legislation, and recognizing that flexible work arrangements vary greatly depending on the role.

Beyond the Paycheck: The 10 Jobs That Make People Miserable
April 15, 2025 Off

Beyond the Paycheck: The 10 Jobs That Make People Miserable

By The Admiral Staff

The article explores career satisfaction based on data from CareerBliss.com, which assigns a “BlissScore” to jobs based on worker reviews. It highlights ten of the least happiest jobs in America, including Administrative Assistant, Project Engineer, Data Analyst, and Customer Service Representative, citing factors like low pay, high stress, and unfulfilling tasks. While acknowledging that individual experiences vary, the article suggests considering both passions and data-driven insights when making career choices, especially given rising college debt.