Which Gas Station Has the Best Cheap Coffee? We Tried 10 and Ranked Them

Coffee is important to caffeine fiends like me. Or, as we like to call it, $tarbuck$. What makes good gas station coffee? Judging the Coffee at 10 Gas Station Chains Who has the best gas station coffee? Well, whoever said life was fair? You brew coffee at home, you dont walk into Target and you refuse to order avocado toast. (Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?) We mean that literally, because were still wide awake days after this big coffee taste-testing tour....

January 31, 2024 · 5 min · 1000 words · James Marshall

4 Companies That Pay People While Watching Movie Previews and Playing on Their Phone

We know it sounds far-fetched, but its possible to earn extra money watching movie previews. Its too good to be true, right? Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. Jacob Ammentorp Lund/Getty Images This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed. Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire. Unlike other sites, InboxDollars pays you in cash no points or gift cards....

January 30, 2024 · 2 min · 280 words · Johnny Hill

Best Business Checking Accounts of 2024

Thats great, but you also have the somewhat messy and complicated parts of operating a business. If you start off solo or small, youll be tackling a lot of tasks yourself. That might include deciding which business checking account you should get started with. So, were going to address something relatively simple in the business world: the best business checking accounts. For instance, do you make a lot of transactions?...

January 29, 2024 · 4 min · 728 words · Mrs. Monica Griffith MD

How to Use the Debt Snowflake Method to Get Out of Debt Faster

If you havent warmed up to thesnowballoravalanchedebt payoff methods, think smaller. Consider the debt snowflake strategy for tackling debt. Just like snowflakes, tiny payments might not seem like much when tackling a mountain of debt. But when they pile up, your snowflake payments can add up to a lot of help. Accumulation is the key to making snowflake work. We Dare You to Take Control of Your Debt Up for a debt challenge?...

January 29, 2024 · 2 min · 316 words · Dr. Michael Hurley Jr.

The $5 Challenge Is a Low-Effort Way to Build Your Savings

Here at The Penny Hoarder, we kind of have a thing for Abe Lincoln. His face is on our favorite coin after all. And saving $5 bills is much more lucrative than hoarding pennies. You dont have to do any math. You dont have to cut back on spending. You dont have to put aside an obscene amount of money each month. All this challenge requires is for you to stash away every $5 bill you get as change....

January 29, 2024 · 2 min · 317 words · Brandy Allen

Dear Penny: I Have a ‘Quick Claim’ Deed. Must I Change It For My Will?

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges I recently drew up a will with a lawyer. I wanted to put my three children on my deed so they would receive my house after my death. I had added my husband at the time to the deed, but he has since deceased. The lawyer tells me that I have to get that deed changed. Thank you so much for your information. In contrast, a title search and a warranty deed would guarantee you have that right....

January 28, 2024 · 1 min · 206 words · Mr. Mike Martin

How to Vet Financial Advice From TikTok

TikTok is known for entertainment but it also contains educational content. you could even find a myriad of financial advice on the social media platform. However, finding reliable financial advice among all the videos on TikTok may prove challenging. Why Should You Question Financial Advice From TikTok Creators? This certainly includes advice sourced from TikTok. Blindly accepting TikTok advice as fact at first glance could spell financial trouble for you....

January 27, 2024 · 2 min · 377 words · Melissa Morse

Say Goodbye to Roadside Panic — Discover the Secret Service You Already Own

Youre on a road trip and bam! You get a flat tire. What a hassle, am I right? And just like that, youre stranded in the middle of a supermarket parking lot. In fact, most drivers dont know about or dont know how to fully utilize these benefits. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings....

January 26, 2024 · 1 min · 186 words · Dustin Bennett

8 Entry-Level Medical Jobs That Pay $42K/Year or More

Consideringa new career pathin 2025? Then you might want to look into a job in health care. And, it’s possible for you to make a decent wage. Getty Images While both of those jobs require more education and job training, they also pay more, too. Here are eight high-paying medical jobs that dont require a four-year degree. Is Your Paycheck Not Going As Far As It Used To? We get it....

January 25, 2024 · 2 min · 334 words · Beth Richmond

Working From Home? 7 Rules for Deducting Your Home Office for Taxes

7 Essential Rules for Claiming a Work-From-Home Tax Deduction 1. This wasnt always the case, though. The law nearly doubled the standard deduction. Getty Images 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. Youre allowed to deduct only the gross income you earn from self-employment, though. It needs to be a separate space that you use exclusively for business....

January 25, 2024 · 3 min · 435 words · Lisa Robinson

Dear Penny: My Dad Says I Owe Him $400/Month When He Retires. Is This Fair?

We have a credit card, but we pay it off every month. But heres the rub: When I was in college, some of my financial aid fell through. I had to face the fact that I couldnt afford to go back after that summer. I dont remember how it got smoothed over, but it did. I was allowed to go back. Again, I was young and dumb and didnt give it another thought....

January 24, 2024 · 3 min · 567 words · Melissa Stewart

If Retirement Is on Your Radar in 2025, Add These Things to Your Checklist

Retirement planning can be equal parts stressful and exciting. You finally get to sleep in on Mondays, enjoy your hobbies,traveland spend more time with family. But creating a retirement plan is tricky. There are many moving parts to consider, from Social Security and Medicare to taxes and investments. It can seem daunting, but the sooner you make a retirement plan, the better. How long will your retirement be? A study released in 2023 showed people underestimate how long they will live, which is called longevity literacy....

January 24, 2024 · 4 min · 676 words · Brett Browning

How to Safely Store Important Documents on Your Computer

Why Store Secure Documents Differently? Isnt it safe enough to store your tax and medical files in your computers Documents folder? Perhaps, but your information may not be as secure. Check out our guide to thebest password managers. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed. Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire....

January 23, 2024 · 1 min · 170 words · Michael Ramirez