Category: Save Money

Holiday Cheer on a Budget: 29 Free Festive Fun Ideas
December 3, 2024 Off

Holiday Cheer on a Budget: 29 Free Festive Fun Ideas

By The Admiral Staff

Amidst rising inflation and the high costs of the holiday season, the article suggests finding free activities to enjoy with family and friends. It lists 29 ideas, including holiday runs/walks, parades, scavenger hunts, holiday-themed Bingo, library visits, scenic overlooks, yoga in the park, neighborhood clean-ups, admiring light displays, caroling, crafting, making DIY gifts, baking, game nights, movie nights, volunteering, and creating vision boards. The article emphasizes that enjoying the

December 2, 2024 Off

Holiday Return Rescue: Your Guide to Retailer Policies

By The Admiral Staff

This article provides a breakdown of return policies for popular retailers like Amazon, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Walmart, Target, Apple, Gap, Office Depot, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Walgreens, PetSmart, Best Buy, and more. It highlights key details like return windows (ranging from 14 to 90+ days), required conditions of returned items, exceptions to the policies, and what’s needed if you don’t have a receipt (often a credit card

Escape the Debt Trap: 4 Simple Ways to Save Money Now
November 29, 2024 Off

Escape the Debt Trap: 4 Simple Ways to Save Money Now

By The Admiral Staff

The article outlines four legal ways to save money and potentially pay off debt. First, MoneyLion can help consolidate credit card debt by matching users with lower interest rate loans (as low as 5.20% APR). Second, the Bingo Cash app offers a chance to win up to $83 by playing bingo, with a potential 8x return on a $10 deposit. Third, switching car insurance providers using EverQuote can lead to significant savings due to historically low rates. Finally

Ditch the Crypto, Boost Your Bank: 4 Smart Money Moves
November 28, 2024 Off

Ditch the Crypto, Boost Your Bank: 4 Smart Money Moves

By The Admiral Staff

This article argues against the hype surrounding cryptocurrency, advocating for focusing on traditional financial strategies instead. It outlines seven practical ways to improve your net worth: paying down credit card debt with a lower-interest loan through AmOne, comparing car insurance rates with EverQuote, investing with Robinhood (potentially earning a free stock), earning gift cards by scanning grocery receipts with Fetch Rewards, using a browser extension to avoid overpaying online, and earning cash by watching videos and taking surveys with InboxDollars. The author emphasizes

Escape the 9-to-5: Your Path to “Forget You!” Money
November 27, 2024 Off

Escape the 9-to-5: Your Path to “Forget You!” Money

By The Admiral Staff

This article outlines strategies to accumulate “Forget You!” Money – the amount needed to retire comfortably, calculated as 25 times your annual expenses. It suggests five methods: investing in companies like Amazon and Apple through Stash (earning dividends), utilizing Chime’s automatic savings features, earning money by playing Solitaire Cash, refinancing your mortgage with loanDepot, and comparing car insurance rates on EverQuote to potentially save money. The goal is to empower readers to achieve financial independence and early retirement