Tag: budget hacks

July 12, 2025 Off

Smart Cuts: How People Are Quietly Saving Money

By The Admiral Staff

Facing tighter budgets, consumers are making subtle but impactful shifts to save money. Many are opting for reusable glass containers over plastic, installing water filters instead of buying bottled water, and forgoing expensive habits like smoking, attending concerts, and ordering restaurant sodas. Other changes include switching to artificial Christmas trees and cloth towels, creating homemade seasoning mixes and dog toys, cooking at home instead of using food delivery services, and embracing at-home grooming and coffee brewing. Finally, some are streamlining entertainment by reducing the

July 6, 2025 Off

Beyond Prime Day: Smart Savings for Everyday Essentials

By The Admiral Staff

This article provides tips for navigating Amazon Prime Day, which runs July 8-11. Beyond just focusing on Prime Day deals, it highlights ways to save on everyday expenses like auto insurance, gas, and groceries. For Prime Day specifically, the advice includes getting a Prime trial, creating a shopping list, watching for limited-time “Lightning Deals,” comparing historical prices using tools like CamelCamelCamel, and following Amazon on social media for surprise deals.