Dear Penny: How My Partner and I Split Bills Is Confusing to Me. How Do I Address This?

I decided to buy most of the groceries and pay several bills. I also still pay for our travel, but I wish hed chip in. Hes told me he assumed because I asked him to go on the trips I would pay for them. Im beginning to wonder if he thinks of this as my contribution to the rent? How should I address this? Whats My Rent Again? It sounds like youll have a lot more clarity if you redirect your financial contributions toward rent....

April 25, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Ryan Lucas

May 2025 Class Action Settlements Involve Boar’s Head, Robitussin and Olaplex

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased certain ProForm and NordicTrack workout equipment before Jan. 23, 2023. The deadline tofile a claimwith the settlement is May 6, 2025. Need Ways to Make Extra Money Outside Class Action Settlements? This anti-competitive agreement allegedly cost homeowners money and violated federal antitrust laws. The deadline tofile a claimwith the settlement is May 9, 2025. Consumers say they were misled by Olaplexs marketing and tricked into paying more than they would have otherwise....

April 24, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Evan White

10 Legit (and Secret) Websites to Make Money Online in 2025

Making money easily and quickly is appealing to many. But what about the lesser known options like secret websites to make money. Many dont require any special skills or much more than a phone and internet access. Unsplash Why Secret Sites? This is especially true if youve been using money-making sites for a while. you might pick and choose your tasks and complete them at your convenience. This could include taking surkeys, playing games and more....

April 21, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Wesley Yang

Zelle’s App Is Wrapping Up—Here’s What to do Next

Actually, we already found that something else for you. It does what Zelle doesand then goes full superhero mode. All in one sleek, easy-to-use app. Where does it really shine? Its what happens after the money moves. Cash App helps you save, earn, and investall in one place, no app-hopping required. Cash App Does More Than Peer-to-Peer Transfers Zelles bread and butter is simple, bank-to-bank transfers. Cash App offers thatand then stacks on a full ecosystem of financial tools....

April 18, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Jonathan Bowman

How to Get a Library Card — And Why It’s Totally Worth It

Though libraries are well known for their books (and they are great for that! ), you could have access to audiobooks, movies, streaming services and classes. Were going to tell you how to get one, plus how it can save you money. Pexels Why Everyone Should Have a Library Card Library cards and libraries themselves are often underrated resources. People with kids can go to family-friendly events like storytime and art classes....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Jonathan Perez

Dear Penny: What Are Some Business Ideas That Have Low Start-Up Costs?

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges I am looking to start a business with little new capital. I really need some help and guidance to figure out how to do this and get it moving. Im 42 years old and have nothing and want to create a legacy for my family. What are some online businesses I can do or side gigs I can turn into a great income. just help me out....

April 16, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Elizabeth Davis

Filing Taxes Late This Year? Here’s What You Need to Know

Filing taxes late can feel stressful, even if you ask for an extension. The deadline to request a tax filing extension was Tax Day April 15. The extension gives you until Oct. 15 of this year to submityour formshow you normally would. Hopefully, you knew that an extension doesnt apply to any payments you owe the government. We listed some of our favorite ways to make easy money below. Tax Extension Deadline...

April 16, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Joshua Daniels

How Stay-at-Home Parents Can Make Money From Home

Being a stay-at-home-parent is tough and it can be even tougher losing out on a source of income. We have a list of nine stay-at-home parent jobs that cater to varying schedules, skill levels and interests. Can You Really Earn Income From Home as a Stay-at-Home Parent? Pexels It is possible in fact many people are doing it every day. We talk about side gigs like playing mobile games likeSolitaire Smashand taking surveys on sites likeInboxDollars....

April 16, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Michael Wu

No Yard? No Problem: You Can Still Compost at Home

Composting is a natural practice that dates all the way back to biblical times. Its a contained form of decay that provides a nutrient-rich fertilizer meaning one less expensefor your garden. Most composters create a pile in their backyard, typically next to their garden. St. Petersburg, Fla. resident and former Penny Hoarder writer Jen Smith uses vegetable scraps, leaves and twigs in her backyard composting barrel to make soil. Tina Russell/The Penny Hoarder...

April 16, 2025 · 3 min · 588 words · Tanya Johnston

Rain Barrels: A Simple Way to Save Water and Money

Sure, some peopleput bricks in toilet tanksand use other unorthodox techniques to save water and money. Curious about how to use all this seasons rain and snow to your advantage? Heres a look at how rain barrels work, and the potential savings. But the most significant water use culprit might surprise you the areas outside your house. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings....

April 16, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Katrina Collins

Save at Starbucks: 13 Tips and Tricks

And if they dont say it? They probably thought it. Maybe you could have your coffee and save money, too with some handy Starbucks hacks. Photo courtesy of Starbucks Besides, going to Starbucks isnt just about the coffee or a million other variations of coffee. More From The Penny Hoarder:50 Easy Ways You Could Make Extra Money This Month 2. Earn Rewards Points Once youve joined Starbucks Rewards, you could earn free drinks when you have enough stars....

April 16, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Lisa Santos

Worried About a Recession? 6 Steps You Can Take Now

Its an unhappy fact of life: Sooner or later, the economys going to take another dive. In the last U.S. recession, millions of Americans lost their homes, jobs or businesses. What Is a Recession? Unsplash Technically, recessions occur when the economy declines for at least six months in a row. That typically leads to serious job losses and huge stocks market drops. Our most recent downturn was called the Great Recession because it was the worst one since the Great Depression....

April 16, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Sandra Bell

6 Tips that Can Help You Save $5,000

Everyones savings accounts look a little different. If youre more like the latter and youre wondering how to save $5,000, its definitely doable. Savings $1 a day is easy, but you wouldnt have $5,000 for about 14 years. Pexels But getting it done in a day or two likely isnt going to happen either. If you saved $14 a day, however, youd reach your goal in about a year. Thats about $420 a month....

April 11, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Ethan Reilly