Category: Save Money

Navigating Job Loss: Financial Steps to Take Now
January 30, 2023 Off

Navigating Job Loss: Financial Steps to Take Now

By The Admiral Staff

Millions of Americans have lost their jobs due to the pandemic, and more layoffs are expected. To mitigate financial hardship, experts recommend immediately applying for unemployment insurance, reducing expenses (potentially by shopping around for cheaper car insurance), and seeking temporary “bridge jobs” at companies like Walmart, Amazon, and Target, which are hiring for seasonal and permanent positions.

Subscription Box SOS: Are They Worth the Hype?
January 30, 2023 Off

Subscription Box SOS: Are They Worth the Hype?

By The Admiral Staff

Subscription boxes offer a fun surprise delivered monthly, but it’s important to evaluate them carefully. The article highlights key factors to consider: look for good reviews, full-size products, good value, customization options, and unique offerings (green flags). Conversely, be wary of difficult cancellation processes, exchange issues, escalating prices, and subscriptions that don’t align with your needs (red flags). Ultimately, assess whether the subscription offers genuine value or is simply a fleeting impulse purchase.

Turn Savings into Millions: Win Cash & a Tesla with Yotta
January 27, 2023 Off

Turn Savings into Millions: Win Cash & a Tesla with Yotta

By The Admiral Staff

The article highlights Yotta, a savings app that offers a minimum of 0.20% APY—significantly higher than the national average—and a chance to win up to $10 million weekly through a lottery system. Users earn tickets based on their savings balance, which they can use to match numbers displayed daily. Additional tickets can be earned through referrals, direct deposits, and using Yotta’s debit/credit cards, which also offer perks like bonus tickets and purchase rebates.

Secondhand Style: Finding Your Dream Wedding Dress Online
January 23, 2023 Off

Secondhand Style: Finding Your Dream Wedding Dress Online

By The Admiral Staff

The article highlights the benefits of buying used wedding dresses online to save money, noting the average new wedding dress costs $1,800 and can range from $500 to $4,000 or more. It lists nine online marketplaces – Stillwhite, PreownedWeddingDresses.com, Once Wed, Queenly, BravoBride, Loved Twice Bridal, Borrowing Magnolia, Poshmark, and Tradesy – each with varying fees, return policies, and quality checks.