Tag: save money

The American Dreamer’s Guide to Financial Freedom: Lessons from Benjamin Franklin
August 21, 2024 Off

The American Dreamer’s Guide to Financial Freedom: Lessons from Benjamin Franklin

By The Admiral Staff

Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father and one of America’s wealthiest figures, offered timeless financial advice still relevant today. Key takeaways include the importance of preparing for the unexpected (“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”), appreciating the value of money through experience (“If you would know the value of money, try to borrow some”), and avoiding lifestyle inflation (“Our necessities never equal our wants”). Other principles emphasize saving diligently (“A penny saved is a penny earned”), valuing time (“Remember that time is

College Cash: 48 Smart Ways to Save & Thrive
June 30, 2024 Off

College Cash: 48 Smart Ways to Save & Thrive

By The Admiral Staff

This article provides 48 tips for college students looking to save money and build a positive financial future. It covers various expense categories, including education, living, food, transportation, and entertainment, offering practical advice like attending community college, utilizing student discounts, cooking at home, and finding free entertainment options. It also suggests ways to earn extra income through part-time jobs, side hustles, and internships. Finally, the article emphasizes the importance of budgeting, responsible credit card use, and automating bill

Amazon’s Hidden Treasures: 11 Freebies You Didn’t Know Existed
June 23, 2024 Off

Amazon’s Hidden Treasures: 11 Freebies You Didn’t Know Existed

By The Admiral Staff

The article highlights 11 ways to get freebies and save money while shopping on Amazon. These include a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, free music streaming, Kindle Unlimited trials, free shipping (with Prime or $35+ orders), rewards points through the Amazon Visa Card, unlimited photo storage, a free Audible trial, Grubhub+ for Prime members, free games via Luna, the “Try Before You Buy” program for clothing, and a free self-publishing platform (

Stop Overpaying: Find Cheaper Car Insurance in Minutes
June 15, 2024 Off

Stop Overpaying: Find Cheaper Car Insurance in Minutes

By The Admiral Staff

Car insurance companies may be overcharging drivers, relying on them not to shop around. A new tool from The Penny Hoarder simplifies the process of finding better rates by gathering personalized quotes from top insurers. Users typically save $500 or more annually with just a few clicks.

Six Simple Steps to Stop Your Paycheck From Disappearing
May 27, 2024 Off

Six Simple Steps to Stop Your Paycheck From Disappearing

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.