Tag: college savings

November 7, 2025 Off

The Family Finances Survival Guide

By The Admiral Staff

Starting a family is expensive, and it’s easy to accumulate debt. To avoid this, the article suggests five strategies: maximizing Health Savings Account contributions, opening a 529 account for future college expenses, building an emergency fund to cover unexpected costs, setting up automatic payments to avoid late fees, and remembering that children won’t remember extravagant purchases, so prioritize financial security over excessive spending.

September 10, 2025 Off

Student Savings: Unlock Amazon Prime & Beyond

By The Admiral Staff

Amazon Prime Student is a discounted Prime membership for students aged 18-24, costing $7.49/month with a six-month free trial. It offers many benefits similar to regular Amazon Prime, including free shipping, Prime Video, Prime Music, and Prime Gaming, plus student-specific perks like free GrubHub+ delivery, a free Kindle Unlimited trial, and discounted Amazon Music Unlimited. To qualify, students need to be enrolled at a higher education institution and verify their status with

July 25, 2024 Off

Student Savings Scorecard: 21 Ways to Maximize Your College Budget

By The Admiral Staff

This article highlights over 20 discounts and deals available to college students, aiming to help them stretch their budgets. It covers a wide range of categories, including entertainment (movie tickets, arts, sports, streaming), technology (computers, software), education (textbooks, news), travel (flights, car rentals), shopping (clothes, Amazon), banking, and even freebies on campus like food, events, and promotional items. The article emphasizes the importance of having a student ID and .edu email