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Unlocking Your Potential: Monetizing Your Skills in a Changing World
November 11, 2025 Off

Unlocking Your Potential: Monetizing Your Skills in a Changing World

By The Admiral Staff

The article encourages readers to find new income streams during the coronavirus pandemic by leveraging existing skills. It suggests a five-step process: 1) identify your talents, 2) consider current customer needs, 3) choose an appropriate online platform (like Upwork, Etsy, or Patreon), 4) make payment easy (Venmo, Facebook Marketplace), and 5) adapt existing skills to in-demand roles like delivery services (Amazon, Instacart, pizza chains) rather than reinventing

Is It Okay to Tap Your Emergency Fund? 4 Questions to Ask
September 24, 2022 Off

Is It Okay to Tap Your Emergency Fund? 4 Questions to Ask

By The Admiral Staff

The coronavirus pandemic makes it reasonable to tap into your emergency fund, but it’s important to proceed thoughtfully. Before doing so, consider: whether the expense is a genuine need, if external resources or assistance programs can help, if you have other available cash to use first (excluding retirement accounts), and if you can reduce costs by finding cheaper alternatives.