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July 9, 2025
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The Admiral Staff
The article explores alternatives to traditional savings accounts for storing and growing cash. Options range from straightforward choices like high-yield savings accounts, Treasury bonds, and money market accounts to more unconventional investments such as real estate crowdfunding, gold, farmland, cryptocurrency, and collectibles. It also highlights tax-advantaged accounts like Roth IRAs and HSAs, and platforms like peer-to-peer lending. The piece emphasizes finding options that align with individual financial goals and risk tolerance.
October 20, 2024
By
The Admiral Staff
The article highlights four ways to generate passive income: playing Bingo Cash for potential winnings, earning cash back with a Discover checking account, investing in companies like Amazon and Google through Stash, and getting paid to watch movie previews with InboxDollars. Each option requires minimal initial effort and offers the potential for ongoing income, though it emphasizes that true passive income isn’t entirely effortless and involves some initial investment or participation.
April 20, 2024
By
The Admiral Staff
While signing up for a 401(k) as soon as possible is generally advised, experts caution against rushing into a plan without understanding its details. Key questions to ask when starting a new job include eligibility, employer matching, automatic enrollment, rollover options from previous plans, fees, the plan provider, investment options (favoring low-cost index funds), and who to contact with questions. If the plan is unsatisfactory, employees should communicate concerns to their employer and explore legal options if necessary.
