Category: Make Money

March 25, 2024 Off

The $600 Cliff: What Happens to Your Unemployment Benefits and What to Do

By The Admiral Staff

The $600 weekly unemployment boost provided by the CARES Act is set to expire on July 31st, significantly reducing weekly payments for millions of Americans. While the House passed a bill to extend the bonus, the Senate is unlikely to approve it. With payments potentially dropping to state averages (ranging from $210 to $557) plus Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (half the state average), experts advise job seekers to proactively seek “bridge jobs” in growing sectors like shipping,

March 24, 2024 Off

Get Paid to Shop: How to Earn Cash for Your Grocery Runs

By The Admiral Staff

Several companies are now offering ways to earn money or rewards simply by shopping for groceries. These include ReceiptPal, which pays men to photograph receipts, Nielsen, which rewards users for scanning groceries with a scanner or smartphone, and MyPoints, which offers a $10 Walmart gift card for a $20 Walmart purchase. Other options involve participating in online surveys or local food panels for cash or gift cards, and using coupons offered by InboxDollars for a small payment per coupon redeemed.

March 17, 2024 Off

The Great Sick Day Confessions

By The Admiral Staff

A recent CareerBuilder survey revealed that over a third of employees have called in sick when not actually ill, with common reasons including not wanting to go to work, needing to see a doctor, or wanting to relax. Some employees offer outlandish excuses, ranging from ozone flattening tires to a llama’s illness. Employers are cracking down, with 22% having fired employees for faking sick days, often by monitoring social media or even conducting wellness checks.

March 11, 2024 Off

From Homeless to Millionaire: Real Strategies to Reach $1 Million Fast

By The Admiral Staff

The article explores eight strategies for making a million dollars quickly, contrasting them with the traditional, slower approach of consistent investing. While investing $400 monthly at a 7% annual return could yield a million in 40 years, its real value would be diminished by inflation. The article then details paths like selling products (inspired by Dani Johnson and Fraser Doherty), investing in real estate (as demonstrated by Julie Broad), strategic gambling/investing (like Erik Finman’s Bitcoin venture),

March 11, 2024 Off

Friendship for Sale: The Rise of the Rental Buddy Industry

By The Admiral Staff

The article explores the growing trend of “RentAFriend” services, where individuals can earn money by providing companionship for a fee. Sites like RentAFriend, Friends for Hire, and Rent a Local Friend connect people seeking company with “friends” for activities like sightseeing, advice, or simply socializing. Earnings can range from $300 to $500 on weekends to over $2,000 per week for full-time “friends,” typically in larger cities. These platforms emphasize