Advantages of In-Person Banking vs Online-Only

It turns out, most of us still like to take care of business in person. Yes, we love the convenience of online banking and its time-saving tools. The perks can vary between online-only banks and physical locations, but so too can your experience. Image credit: Anthony Quintano for TD bank When choosing a financial institution, it is important to confirm whether your money is federally insured or not. At most banks, including TD Bank, deposit accounts are FDIC insured up to $250,000 per depositor....

March 15, 2024 · 1 min · 133 words · Chris Jones

15 Legit Ways to Get Free Money

you’ve got the option to legitimately get free money if you know where to look. The government is one big source, and various companies offer ways to find free money, too. The money might even already be yours; you just need to claim it. Carmen Mandato/The Penny Hoarder But be aware that lots of scammers are out there. (See the end of this article for more on that.) And who doesnt like cash back?...

March 14, 2024 · 3 min · 567 words · Cheryl Martin

Should You Claim Social Security on Your 62nd Birthday?

Or should you delay Social Security to get a higher benefit amount? Here are some things to consider in yourretirement planning. Drowning in Expenses? Maybe youre scrambling after your car broke down. Or you got a medical bill you werent expecting. Or inflation has finally pushed your budget over the edge. You dont need to go it alone. When money is tight,these resourcescan help you manage unexpected expenses without stress....

March 14, 2024 · 3 min · 520 words · Wesley Scott

Dear Penny: My Sister Won’t Let Me See Mom’s Will. What Do I Do?

I have checked the counties around here through their probate offices and no one has it. What do I do? Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed. Go ahead and start now, but be sure to bookmark this post so you might easily return later. Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire....

March 13, 2024 · 1 min · 107 words · Jimmy Nunez

Pi Day Deals You Don’t Have to be a Math Nerd to Enjoy

Everyone knows what pi is, right? Its the ratio of a circles circumference to its diameter, expressed as the number 3.14. The long version is 3.14159265358979323846264 et cetera to infinity. Tina Russell/The Penny Hoarder What could be simpler than that? Well, a good tasty bargain would be simpler. Hey, thats Friday! You dont need to be a math nerd to grab these deals, but dont dawdle. Unless otherwise specified, these discounts are good only on Thursday....

March 13, 2024 · 1 min · 201 words · Katherine Fisher

Here Are the 2025 Tax Deadlines You Need to Know

Tax time is upon us. First, the deadline for employers to send out W-2 tax documents is Jan. 31. But you still have a few months to figure out how youll file your taxes. Here’s our review of thebest tax softwareto make filing fast and easy. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed....

March 11, 2024 · 2 min · 238 words · Jennifer Mcdowell

Live Your Best Financial Life in 2024 With Our Top 10 Budgeting Lessons

New year, new budget. If youre finally ready for a total money makeover, maintaining a budget is an excellent way to start. Here are the best of 2022s budgeting lessons. Considering merging finances after the wedding? Here are a few situations where it makes sense for couples tokeep separate bank accounts(and a few where it doesn’t). 10 Top Budgeting Lessons to Improve Your Money Management 1. If the sight of a spreadsheet makes you break out in a cold sweat, never fear....

March 8, 2024 · 2 min · 293 words · Jeffrey Gill

15 Ways Retirees Can Work From Home and Make Extra Cash in 2025

Here are some great jobs for retirees that can help you do both. Retirees have a wealth of experience that they can use when deciding on a job. Make Easy Money to Help Fund Your Retirement Looking to pad your retirement while working from home? Depending on your age,earning more than a certain amount could reduce your Social Security payments. But when you reach full retirement age, earnings do not affect your Social Security....

March 7, 2024 · 3 min · 524 words · Caleb Harper

What Happens When You Don’t Pay Your Medical Bills?

If youre struggling with unpaid medical bills, youre not alone. Mounting medical bills can wreck your financial life. They can damage your credit score, make it difficult to pay other bills and demolish youremergency savings fund. Ever wonderwhat goes into your credit score? Learn the facts behind that important three-digit number. So What Happens When You Dont Pay Medical Bills? You might not want to deal with that bill but avoiding your medical debts can have serious financial consequences....

March 7, 2024 · 5 min · 874 words · Katie Lara

Cash App Review 2024: Pros and Cons

Now the app supports money transfers, banking, stock and ETF investing, Bitcoin trading and tax filing. When you create an account, youll choose a username called a $Cashtag. The app supports USD and GBP currencies. Looking for a money transfer app? Check out The Penny Hoarder list of thebest cash apps of 2022. 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too? Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff....

March 6, 2024 · 3 min · 587 words · Victoria Wilson

Dear Penny: A Teen Stole and Crashed My Car. I Didn’t Turn Him In. Can I Sue?

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges My vehicle was stolen by a teenager at a party. He is an inexperienced and unlicensed driver. He crashed the car causing $18,000 in damages. However, he returned it to me the next day. I didnt press criminal charges out of sympathy for him being so young and lacking judgment. The family preferred to pay out of pocket and I agreed. I lived without a car because I could not afford to rent one....

March 6, 2024 · 1 min · 196 words · Christopher Becker

79 Places To Score Free Digital and Printable Coupons in 2025

In fact its kind of a no-brainer. A lot of people understandably get turned off at the mention of couponing. However you feel about coupons, we promise there arestilllegitimate ways to score savings online and in stores. Reach your savings goals with thesemoney-saving apps. You just have to know where to look (wink). If youre tired of searching far and wide for the best savings resources, then youre in luck....

March 5, 2024 · 2 min · 412 words · David Richards

Sip and Save: Tips for Spending Less on Stanleys

Whentrendy itemsseemingly pop out of nowhere, we may ask ourselves: What made it rise to fame? The cups retail at around $45. Considering all the Stanley cup TikToks out there, its safe to say were at peak cup craze. Stanleysannual revenueincreased from $70 million to $750 million between 2019 and 2023, per CNBC. Can You Survive 10 Days of Budgeting? If you should probably wrangle your budget, it may be time to consider a savings challenge....

March 5, 2024 · 3 min · 545 words · Michael Flynn