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September 20, 2025
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The Admiral Staff
Many Americans struggle to save money, with only 15% able to cover a $2,000 expense. Several apps can help simplify and automate the savings process. **Cleo** uses a chatbot to provide personalized financial insights and automate savings through rounding up purchases or setting budget limits. **Rocket Money** identifies and cancels unwanted subscriptions, potentially saving users an average of $720 per year. **Wealthfront** offers automated investing with tax-loss harvesting, while **Public**
September 19, 2025
By
The Admiral Staff
The article highlights the rising cost of mental healthcare and the barriers it creates, with over half of Americans not receiving treatment due to affordability. It offers 14 ways to access low-cost or free mental health services, including exploring Medicaid/Medicare, utilizing training clinics, joining support groups, negotiating with providers, and leveraging online resources like telehealth apps. Other options include connecting with spiritual communities, schools, employee assistance programs, LGBTQ centers, and veteran affairs. The article also emphasizes the importance of calling
June 13, 2025
By
The Admiral Staff
This article introduces financial therapy, a growing field that blends emotional support with financial education to help people develop a healthier relationship with money. Financial therapists address behaviors, beliefs, and past trauma related to finances, often working with individuals struggling with issues like compulsive spending, money hoarding, or financial anxiety. To be certified, therapists must meet specific requirements through the Financial Therapy Association (FTA). The article differentiates financial therapy from traditional therapy and financial advising, highlighting its focus on emotions surrounding money. It outlines common issues financial
November 23, 2024
By
The Admiral Staff
The article cautions against becoming overly obsessed with the stock market, citing an example of someone neglecting their 401(k) to trade stocks. It then offers five safer investment alternatives: steady, long-term stock investments (like through Stash), using MoneyLion to consolidate and lower credit card debt, comparing car insurance rates with Pretected, and earning extra income by watching videos and taking surveys with InboxDollars.
November 7, 2024
By
The Admiral Staff
The article highlights common bad money habits and offers solutions to improve financial well-being. It suggests playing Solitaire Cash for potential winnings (up to $83 per game), consolidating credit card debt with a lower-interest loan through AmOne, comparing car insurance options via EverQuote to potentially save up to $610 annually, and earning extra income by watching movie previews and taking surveys with InboxDollars (potentially $225/month).
