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We already spend hours on our phones each week. Apple has made us keenly aware of that with its weekly screen time reports. Why not turn those hours into some money? Carmen Mandato/The Penny Hoarder There are dozens of money-making apps on the market these days for both Apple and Android users. The Best Money-Making Apps of 2020 Trust us when we say weve tested a ton of apps. We weeded out the duds and compiled a list of our favorite top-rated money-making apps....

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My obsession with selling my old junk online started with a bit of spring cleaning. My laziness always wins out, so I decided I would list them onNextdoorandFacebook Marketplaceon a lark. If they didnt sell, well, I hadnt lost anything but time. Elizabeth Djinis recommends a bare bones approach when naming items to sell on social media. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Djinis My concern was unfounded. The experience proved to be a gateway to my affinity for selling old items on Facebook Marketplace and Nextdoor....

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That pile of bills may suddenly look like a mountain if youre facing tough times financially. But when things are tough, you gotta do what you gotta do. Were here to help you prioritize when you cant afford to pay your bills. What Can I Do if I Cant Afford to Pay My Bills? The easy answer is: home, food and probably transportation, Parks said. The rest it’s possible for you to probably wait on in the worst-case scenario....

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