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October 19, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
The article offers advice for families living on a single income, highlighting ways to earn extra money and cut expenses. Suggestions include playing the Solitaire Cash app to potentially win up to $83 per game, earning up to $225/month by watching video previews with InboxDollars, using a browser extension to find cheaper online prices, and earning cash back on gas, groceries, and dining with the Upside app. Additionally, it recommends comparing car insurance options via EverQuote and exploring lower credit
September 12, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
A growing number of people are ditching cable due to high costs, with nearly half of users considering cutting the cord and 80% of those who have done so citing price as the main reason. Many are switching to online streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu, and options like YouTube TV allow access to live TV without a traditional cable subscription.
September 8, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
To combat rising heating costs during cold weather, the article suggests installing occupancy sensors. These motion-activated devices replace standard light switches and automatically turn off lights in unoccupied rooms, potentially saving up to 30% on electricity. Studies, including those by the EPA and energy agencies, support these savings claims, with businesses seeing even greater reductions. Affordable options are readily available at home improvement stores and online, making them a simple way to improve energy efficiency year-round.
June 24, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
The article details eight ways to save money on car repairs, emphasizing proactive strategies for both new and older vehicles. These include leveraging warranties (like a $38 battery replacement after an initial $124 purchase), minimizing core charges, researching parts online (saving $142 on struts), utilizing online discounts and coupons, requesting free shipping, taking advantage of mailed coupons, building relationships with trusted mechanics, and avoiding dealership services when possible. The author highlights the potential for significant savings by being informed and
May 28, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
Entrepreneur Scott Alan Turner and his wife Katie successfully toilet-trained their cats to eliminate the cost and mess of traditional litter boxes, saving an estimated $2,000-$3,000 over the cats’ lifetimes. They created a DIY toilet training system, initially selling instructional DVDs (“Scoop No More!”) and now offering free training videos on YouTube. The process involves gradually transitioning a litter box into the toilet bowl, increasing the hole size until the cat uses the toilet directly. While requiring
