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November 19, 2025
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The Admiral Staff
This article offers practical tips for building savings, even when finances are tight. Suggestions include seeking assistance through resources like 2-1-1 and Modest Needs grants. It also highlights opportunities to earn extra money through mobile games like Solitaire Cash and Bubble Cash, where players can win cash prizes based on skill. Additionally, the article advises comparing car insurance rates using platforms like SmartFinancial and suggests earning income by watching movie previews and completing surveys with InboxDollars.
July 23, 2025
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The Admiral Staff
Facing high insurance deductibles can feel overwhelming, but there are several options to manage the costs. Consider requesting a payment plan from your provider, utilizing a Health Savings Account (HSA) if available, or exploring deductible loans from credit unions. Local nonprofits and assistance funds can provide grants, while strategically using a 0% APR credit card or selling unused items can offer quick cash. Other possibilities include checking for catastrophic coverage adjustments, deductible waivers, borrowing from a 401(k) (as
May 12, 2025
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The Admiral Staff
This article highlights several companies offering financial assistance to help people improve their savings and manage debt. Options include: EarnIn (early access to earned wages), Insurify (lower car insurance rates), SoFi (higher savings APY and a welcome bonus), MoneyLion (lower credit card interest rates), Best Money (accessing home equity with a HELOC), CardCritics (cash back credit cards), and National Debt Relief (debt settlement negotiation). The piece emphasizes finding solutions for unexpected expenses, reducing debt
March 11, 2025
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The Admiral Staff
Losing a job can be overwhelming, but filing for unemployment benefits is a crucial first step. To qualify, job loss typically must be due to no fault of your own (not a firing “for cause”), and you must be available for work, actively seeking a new job, and meet state-specific wage or hour requirements. While benefits generally replace 30-50% of your previous salary, it’s advisable to supplement income with side hustles. Resigning may disqualify you unless
February 28, 2025
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The Admiral Staff
Facing medical debt is common, with about 100 million Americans holding nearly $220 billion in collective medical debt. The article provides a step-by-step guide to negotiating medical bills, emphasizing that healthcare providers often accept less than the full amount owed. Key strategies include: opening the bill promptly, seeking financial assistance early, determining an affordable payment amount (around 3% of gross income), directly negotiating with the provider or debt collector, setting up a payment plan, and proactively exploring
