Special editions of 50 comic books will be free on Saturday. Free titles will be available to anyone who asks on a first-come, first-served basis. No Interest Til Almost 2027? The celebration is a fun way to introduce your kids to the comic book community or discover it yourself. Did you know? Dana Sitar is a contributor to The Penny Hoarder. Staff writer/editor Tiffany Wendeln Connors updated this post. (Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?...

Whats your favorite game to play on your phone? Is it spider solitaire or cube solitaire? Do you like bubble shooter games? How about block puzzle games or bingo? Wouldnt it be even better if you could win real cash competing in your favorite games? Other gaming apps typically only offer one game per app. Or you could enter daily cash tournaments or head-to-head matches to win money. When you first sign up to enter tournaments, you get $5 in bonus cash just for joining....

Parents, check your bank accounts on Friday, Aug. 13. Thats when the second installment of the advance child tax credit payments are scheduled for direct deposit. If the IRS doesnt have your direct deposit information, youll receive your payment by check. This post refers to child tax credit payments issued in 2021. For the most up-to-date info, check out ourrecent tax articles. How Much Are the Payments? Parents with children younger than 6 will receive a total credit of $3,600....

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges My husband and I got divorced after 21 years of marriage. I thought I would be eligible for his Social Security. I didnt know about the pre-60 remarriage penalty and remarried before age 60. Is it illegal to get divorced to get my former husbands Social Security? We were pretty penniless for 10 years building a business together. After that, the business became very lucrative....

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges My husband is on Social Security Disability and I just recently retired. I think thats a bad decision, but he says thats what home equity is for. I just want to know what to do because Im at my boiling point now with this situation. Listen to your gut, not your husband, on money matters. Hes shown that he doesnt make wise financial decisions....

When the COVID-19 homeowner mortgage forbearance program was first announced last year, I insisted we enroll. As a food and travel writer, I knew Id lose income. The mortgage forbearance program would slash our biggest bill ASAP. In our case, it was six months and a global pandemic. The monthly payments arent forgiven, just delayed. We actually saved money due to lower spending and CARES Act benefits. By the time the six-month forbearance period was up for renewal, we knew we didnt need the protection....

Even better, these payments will keep coming each month through December! If youve got a family, that money really adds up. Good thing, too kids areexpensive. (If the IRS doesnt have your direct deposit info, youll get a check.) And youll get more money back when you file your taxes next year. So, heres what we think you should do with this money: 1. Can we afford that? And you may as well earn a little money back while your groceries are being bagged up....

Debt freedom is overrated so says Tiffany Aliche, founder ofThe Budgetnista. Debt freedom isagoal, debt freedom is notthegoal, said the financial educator. Thegoal should be wealth. Rather than tracking only how much you owe, Aliche noted it’s also important to know how much you own when making financial decisions. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Aliche If the phrase net worth sounds intimidating and banker-y, it doesnt have to be. 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too?...

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges The last 10 years I was barely getting by financially. I had to ask my parents for money several times through the years. Now I have a great job making plenty of money. I wish Id never told my parents because they constantly ask me for money. My friends know of my income. They are always expecting me to pay for things and help them....

Today, well look at some of the top reasons people are still holding onto their cable packages. Live sports and other live programming are at the top of the list for people clinging to cable. Almost all of these services currently start at $64.99/month. This includes Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV and FuboTV. These packages are only $35/month. Streaming services also offer a wide range of Spanish-language programming, which is addressed further down in this post....

Back-to-school season comes around every year, but it can sneak up on parents and theirbank accounts. Thats a lot of money for pencils and glue (and MacBooks). Here are nine strategies for reining in your back-to-school budgeting. Need some extra money? We’ve rounded up 25 of thebest side hustlesto boost your income. Is Your Paycheck Not Going As Far As It Used To? We get it.Everythingis more expensive than it used to be, but your paycheck hasnt kept up....

Need a little extra cash this month? Theres still time to file a claim in several class action settlements some without proof of purchase needed. Read on to find out which ones you qualify for. 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. Claims are due by Aug....

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges Im 63, and my man is 65. Weve been together for six years. He has a self-made business with significant real estate holdings. We are both retired. One of his two sons is taking over the business using a well-thought-out transition plan. I also have two adult sons who are doing well. I have no debt and own a home, plus I receive $90,000 a year in pensions....