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November 7, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
This article outlines six steps to achieve financial freedom, regardless of your definition. It suggests using tools and strategies to improve your credit score (Credit Sesame), reduce credit card debt (MoneyLion), start investing (Robinhood), secure life insurance (Bestow), lower car insurance costs (EverQuote), and create a budget using the 50/30/20 method. The article emphasizes that achieving these goals can alleviate financial anxiety and move you closer to your personal vision of financial freedom.
October 24, 2024
By
The Admiral Staff
The article addresses financial preparedness for burnout, offering practical steps to build a financial buffer. It advises creating a “mental health emergency fund” covering six months of essential expenses, suggesting strategies to lower credit card debt through services like MoneyLion, and earning extra income via cashback sites like Rakuten and survey platforms like InboxDollars. Finally, it recommends cutting existing bills, particularly car insurance through EverQuote, and using browser extensions to ensure you’re getting the best prices online.
September 23, 2024
By
The Admiral Staff
The article encourages readers to start saving for retirement today, regardless of how far behind they feel. It outlines six strategies to boost savings, even with limited funds: investing in companies through apps like Stash (starting with as little as $1), investing in real estate via Fundrise (with a $10 minimum), reducing expenses by comparing car insurance quotes on EverQuote, paying off credit card debt with a loan from AmOne, improving credit scores using Credit Sesame, and taking advantage of employer
September 17, 2024
By
The Admiral Staff
Financial counselors are trained professionals who help individuals overcome money management challenges, often focusing on basic skills like budgeting and debt reduction. Unlike financial advisors who manage investments, counselors typically work with low-to-middle income clients to address day-to-day financial concerns and emotional connections to spending habits. Accredited Financial Counselors (AFCs) have specific training and adhere to a code of ethics. These counselors can be found in various settings, often offering services at little to no cost, and can be located
May 27, 2024
By
The Admiral Staff
This article outlines six steps to potentially save money and reduce unnecessary spending. These include: shopping around for cheaper car insurance, transferring credit card balances to a card with a 0% intro APR and rewards, switching to a checking account with no overdraft fees and a sign-up bonus, earning a high-yield APY on cash with Wealthfront, getting cheaper 5G internet and a reimbursement from T-Mobile, and potentially reducing credit card interest rates with MoneyLion.
