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November 15, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
With inflation soaring, The Penny Hoarder suggests several ways to combat rising costs and earn extra income. Options include playing Solitaire Cash and Bingo Cash (potentially winning up to $83 per game), getting paid for opinions through Survey Junkie, earning cash for watching video previews with InboxDollars, and receiving 1% cash back with a Discover Cashback Debit account. A browser extension can also help identify online shopping overpayments, and reselling free items found on Craigslist offers a quick profit opportunity.
October 22, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
The article offers stay-at-home parents alternative ways to earn extra money beyond multi-level marketing schemes. It suggests options like getting paid to watch movie previews with InboxDollars ($225/month), playing Solitaire Cash for potential winnings up to $83 per game, earning rewards through diaper loyalty programs like Pampers Club, finding savings in existing budgets (e.g., shopping for car insurance with EverQuote), selling unused items, and pursuing flexible freelance or remote work opportunities like contact
October 10, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
This article offers tips for celebrating Halloween on a budget and finding extra income. It suggests skipping store-bought costumes, shopping at dollar stores for decorations, attending free local events, opting for non-candy treats like stickers, and utilizing pumpkins for more than just decoration. It also briefly touches on ways to potentially reduce common monthly expenses.
August 9, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
During the Great Depression, people employed resourceful money-saving methods born out of economic hardship. These included repurposing flour sacks into clothing, establishing “thrift gardens” to grow food, using household items like vinegar and baking soda for cleaning, and creating homemade gifts like quilts and photo albums. Entertainment was also a priority, with affordable movie tickets offering an escape, and a preference for using cash to avoid the risks associated with banks during the era. These time-tested strategies offer valuable lessons for modern financial well
July 17, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
This article explores ways to enjoy Starbucks without breaking the bank. It acknowledges that cutting Starbucks out entirely isn’t always realistic, and instead provides 13 “hacks” for saving money, including joining the Starbucks Rewards program, buying discounted gift cards, utilizing credit card rewards, strategically ordering drinks (like splitting a Venti latte or requesting “light ice”), bringing your own cup for a discount, and opting for free options like water or a “Puppuccino” for your dog. The article also
