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The Great Generic Debate: Name Brand vs. Store Brand
September 16, 2025 Off

The Great Generic Debate: Name Brand vs. Store Brand

By The Admiral Staff

The article explores the debate between store brands and name brands, revealing that store brands often save money due to lower-grade ingredients or manufacturing practices. While not always equal in quality, store brands can be surprisingly comparable, sometimes even identical, particularly for items with strict FDA standards like peanut butter, milk, and cheese. Certain products, such as Kirkland batteries, consistently perform as well as their name-brand counterparts. However, beauty products are often worth the splurge due to potential health concerns, and regional preferences

The Shift: What We’re Ditching (and What We’re Investing In)
November 12, 2024 Off

The Shift: What We’re Ditching (and What We’re Investing In)

By The Admiral Staff

Recent shifts in spending habits reveal a move away from name-brand foods in favor of store brands, a reduction in unnecessary app subscriptions, and a search for better deals on car insurance. Consumers are also utilizing apps like Fetch Rewards to earn gift cards on grocery purchases and employing browser extensions to avoid overpriced online shopping. Conversely, there’s a growing trend of investing, with platforms like Robinhood making it accessible even with limited funds, potentially earning free stocks upon account setup.