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Uber’s New App Matches Service-Industry Workers With Local Businesses
Uber is adding to the ways gig workers can find on-demand jobs. The company launched a new app Friday called Uber Works. Currently available only in Chicago, it connects people with local, temporary...
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Getting a Roommate? Here Are 4 Ways to Protect Your Finances
We all have a roommate horror story, right? That roommate who ate all your cereal, the one who borrowed your favorite shirt — without asking — and the one who Never. Washed. One. Plate. That’s the...
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Here Are 100 Ways to Have Fun Without Spending Money
If your entertainment spending is causing you to go over budget, it’s time to make some changes. Don’t worry. We’re not suggesting you lock yourself in the house and do nothing but eat, sleep and pay...
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The Ultimate Guide to Saving for College and Beyond With a 529 Plan
If there’s a child in your life whose college education you have yet to fund, there’s a good chance you’ve had moments of panic. Millions of Americans are carrying a combined $1.5 trillion in student...
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12 Steps to Protect Your Finances When Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Note: This article doesn’t contain any depiction of physical or sexual violence, but does detail financial and emotional abuse in relationships. Lisa Orban was married to her abuser for three years. In...
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6 Ways to Get Free or Cheap Tutoring for Your Kids
Whether your kid is struggling to read or to understand advanced calculus, some additional one-on-one instruction can make a world of difference. That’s why parents hire tutors — to boost their kids’...
View ArticleHow This Mom of 9 Recovered After a Layoff and Fixed Her Ruined Credit
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Here’s How to Plan a Household Budget Meeting Your Family Won’t Dread
You work hard for your money. You ought to put some thought into how you spend it, rather than letting it mindlessly slip through your fingers one debit-card swipe at a time. Budgeting doesn’t have to...
View ArticleMen: Need to Clean Out Your Closet? Here’s Where You Can Consign Clothes
There are plenty of places for women to make a buck off gently used threads, but ever wonder where men can do the same? Well, we have a list of places for you. Here’s a list of both online and...
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Why a CD Is a Great Way to Save if You Don’t Need Quick Access to Your Cash
If you’re seeking to earn higher interest rates than you would through a bank account and you don’t need to access to your cash for a while, you might want to consider a certificate of deposit, or CD....
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Holiday Budget Looking a Little Scary? Try These 12 Halloween Side Hustles
Halloween is one of our favorite holidays around The Penny Hoarder office. We love everything about it — and we can’t wait to share our costumes (and see yours!). Halloween is also the beginning of the...
View ArticleOwn a Home? This One Step Could Get You a $974 Discount on Insurance
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Here’s What’s Actually in the Fine Print of Your Life Insurance Policy
It’s fun to contemplate your life — who you will become, where it will take you, what you will do. The flip side of that conversation, though? Not so much. Still, it’s important to prepare yourself...
View ArticleThis Startup Will Loan You $500 Right Now — with No Credit Check
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What You Need to Know If You’re Working While on Disability Benefits
A letter bearing the seal of the Social Security Administration arrived toward the end of spring. James was afraid to open it. A 34-year-old with cerebral palsy, he depends on Social Security...
View ArticleDear Penny: I’ve Paid Down $22K of Debt. Why Doesn’t My Credit Score Show It?
Dear T., You’ve improved your credit score by 72 points. You’ve paid off $22,000 worth of debt. You asked me what you’re doing wrong. I’d counter that you’re obviously doing something right. Your...
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Frightened by Halloween Expenses? These Money-Saving Tips Are a Treat
The creepy, animatronic witch drew you in with her cackling laugh. That would be perfect for the front porch, you decide. You meander through the Halloween displays at your favorite big-box store and...
View ArticleThis Mom Gets Four Cell Phone Lines for $65/Month (Without Sacrificing...
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View Article4 Ways to Make Money From Home (Make up to $60/Hour)
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If You Have Less Than $5K in Savings, These 7 Steps Will Help Get You There
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