Category: Save Money

September 18, 2025 Off

Unlock Savings: Your Guide to Coupon & Cashback Apps

By The Admiral Staff

This article explores the world of coupon and cashback apps, offering a guide to saving money through online deals and rebates. It differentiates between coupon apps (which find discounts upfront) and cashback apps (which reward purchases later). The piece highlights nine popular appsβ€”Honey, Coupon Cabin, Rakuten, Capital One Shopping, Tada, Fetch, Ibotta, Upside, and Shopkickβ€”detailing their pros, cons, and best uses. It also provides advice on identifying potentially scammy apps and emphasizes

September 17, 2025 Off

Buy It For Life: 35+ Brands With Lifetime Warranties

By The Admiral Staff

The article highlights brands offering lifetime warranties, encouraging readers to invest in quality products that save money in the long run. It lists 21 brands with “no strings attached” lifetime warranties (like Cutco knives and JanSport backpacks) and 32 covering manufacturer defects. Alongside these, it provides tips on earning extra cash to afford these items, suggesting platforms like InboxDollars and FreeCash. The article also includes a comprehensive list of other brands with varying warranty lengths, spanning apparel (Eddie Bauer,

September 16, 2025 Off

The Great Generic Debate: Name Brand vs. Store Brand

By The Admiral Staff

The article explores the debate between store brands and name brands, revealing that store brands often save money due to lower-grade ingredients or manufacturing practices. While not always equal in quality, store brands can be surprisingly comparable, sometimes even identical, particularly for items with strict FDA standards like peanut butter, milk, and cheese. Certain products, such as Kirkland batteries, consistently perform as well as their name-brand counterparts. However, beauty products are often worth the splurge due to potential health concerns, and regional preferences

September 15, 2025 Off

Beyond Forgiveness: Smart Moves for Your Finances

By The Admiral Staff

Following the federal government’s announcement of student loan forgiveness, the article suggests several steps to improve financial well-being. First, borrowers who continued making payments during the pandemic should seek refunds from their loan servicers. Next, forgiveness is expected to positively impact credit scores, and a tool like Credit Sesame can help monitor and improve them. The freed-up funds can then be used for investments through apps like Stash, allowing small investments in companies like Amazon and Google. Finally, individuals with credit card

September 15, 2025 Off

Shaken, Not Spent: Stocking Your Home Bar on a Budget

By The Admiral Staff

Stocking a home bar doesn’t have to break the bank. Experts recommend planning purchases and focusing on the spirits you enjoy most, as the spirit is typically the most expensive part. A basic setup can cost $250-$500, and with a few key tools like a cocktail shaker, Hawthorne strainer, jigger, and bar spoon, you can easily craft cocktails at home. Bartenders suggest balancing cost and quality by having two bottles of each spirit: one for cocktails and one