Category: Make Money

April 3, 2025 Off

The Contest Route: A New Way to Sell Your Business

By The Admiral Staff

Some business owners are opting for a unique approach to selling: contests. Faced with the stress and expense of traditional sales, owners of businesses like a cupcake bakery, a goat farm, a movie theater, and a bed and breakfast are hosting contests where entry fees can cover debts or equipment costs, and the winner receives ownership. While this offers a chance to pass the business to someone passionate and invested, it also presents challenges for both the former owner, who risks the business closing if there aren’t enough

April 1, 2025 Off

April’s Claim Crunch: $300M+ in Class Action Settlements Await

By The Admiral Staff

Ten class action settlements are currently accepting claims through April, offering compensation for issues ranging from data breaches and false advertising to TCPA violations and product defects. Notable settlements include $3.25 million for a USAA data breach, $20 million for defective Apple Watch batteries, $19.5 million for Wells Fargo’s call recording practices, and $100 million for Walgreens’ prescription pricing. Claim deadlines vary by settlement, extending through April 30, 202

March 31, 2025 Off

Unlock Your Blogging Income: A Freelancer’s Guide

By The Admiral Staff

This article outlines how to pursue freelance blogging as a source of income, whether as a side hustle or a full-time career. It advises researching blogs beforehand, crafting concise pitches that demonstrate familiarity and a compelling idea, and avoiding simultaneous submissions. Several resources are recommended for finding blogging gigs, including Problogger, BloggingPro, Be A Freelance Blogger (with a list of 64 paying blogs), and Make a Living Writing.

March 28, 2025 Off

From Swearing to Sales: How One Viral Moment Became a $10,000 Payday

By The Admiral Staff

Following the passage of the health care bill, Vice President Joe Biden’s overheard comment (“This is a big @#!& deal!”) inspired an entrepreneur to quickly create and sell t-shirts featuring the quote on Zazzle.com. The shirts became a viral sensation, generating tens of thousands of dollars in profit with minimal effort and no upfront investment. The article explains how anyone can leverage similar platforms like Zazzle and CafePress to create and sell custom merchandise, emphasizing the ease of design,

March 28, 2025 Off

Social Media Side Hustles: Turn Your Scrolling into Dollars

By The Admiral Staff

The article outlines several ways to earn money using social media, leveraging existing skills and platforms. Options range from earning commissions on selfies through Stylinity, becoming a brand ambassador via Delmondo (potentially earning thousands per post), and selling houses via ListingDoor, to more involved roles like freelance social media management (charging $500+ per client) or becoming a social media manager for a company. Other avenues include monetizing YouTube videos, social selling, and offering social media auditing services to businesses and