You Have Transferable Skills. Use Them to Land a Job in a New Field

The job market is pretty weird right now, but your transferable skills can help you navigate it. Some sectors, especially tourism, hospitality and live events, are hurting. Others, such as delivery and grocery, are ballooning like never before. Getty Images Heres what you gotta know. First, What Are Transferable Skills? 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....

July 7, 2020 · 4 min · 650 words · Bobby Anderson

4 Simple Sewing Skills That’ll Save Your Clothes — and Your Money

And shes shocked when others decide to throw away a pair of shorts when they lose a button. Sewing is just something basic. Weaver is not a couture dressmaker or Fashion Runway wannabe. She has a basic Singer sewing machine and an organized sewing box. Youll also save money by not having to pay for alterations. The consumer who knows how to fix these minor issues has a competitive shopping edge....

July 6, 2020 · 3 min · 526 words · Candace Shaw

Find a School Job at 2-Day Virtual Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff

Fast track your teaching or school administration job hunt by attending this online hiring event. Attendance for both days is free. In-person and remote jobs are available. Looking for other remote work? Check outThe Penny Hoarder’s Work-From-Home Jobs Portal. We vet remote employers and post new opportunities each weekday. This year, EdWeeks annual career fair is broken up into two days, largely based on location. Though if youre willing to relocate, feel free to attend both days....

July 6, 2020 · 2 min · 232 words · Kyle Ray

What to Do if You Need More Money for College This Fall

The best laid plans of the college bound often go awry. One answer became clear: There is no one size fits all. Probably not as good as youd like. Getty Images It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings. But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill? Ask one of these companies to help… They answered 15 questions about paying for college this fall....

July 6, 2020 · 3 min · 584 words · Karina Chan

Dear Penny: What’s the Best Way for New Parents to Buy Life Insurance?

Im not sure thats good advice. Life insurance premiums reflect this reality. Yourlife insurance needschange over time. By limiting the death benefit of the longer policy to your mortgage liability, you could reduce the cost. 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. Also, if you plan to have more children, a 20-year policy probably wont be enough....

July 5, 2020 · 2 min · 219 words · Victoria Sheppard

Make More Money With These Facebook Business Page Tips

If you own a business, you need a web presence. First and foremost, that means you should have a great website. Theres no way around that. The “About” section on your business profile page gives people a snapshot of what your business does. But what about social media? Is it necessary to have a Facebook business page? So, if you own a business, you want a Facebook page. The trick is to do it right....

July 4, 2020 · 4 min · 829 words · Jamie Clark

Here’s How to Safely Make Your Own Disinfectant Wipes and Spray

Cleaning means removing dust, crumbs and other debris using a soft rag. Disinfecting is what actually kills the virus on these surfaces. Heres how to make your own (and to do so safely). Let it sit for at least 1 minute before wiping away. Be aware that the bleach solution only remains effective for 24 hours. Put it in a small bottle and take it with you for hand sanitizing on the go....

July 3, 2020 · 2 min · 261 words · Mariah Malone

Roundup, Kotex, GE Microwaves are Among July’s Class-Action Settlements

This months highlighted settlements include Roundup herbicides, Kotex tampons, Magellan RoadMate GPS units and other companies. IHG was sued regarding a data breach that allegedly affected more than 1,000 hotel locations. IHG was accused of failing to have proper security protocols in place to protect customers financial information. Getty Images Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings....

July 2, 2020 · 2 min · 355 words · David Gould

The Pandemic Changed the Way We Buy Groceries. Here’s What to Keep in Mind

But one area of increased spending: groceries. Youve been stocking up on supplies to limit being out in public and be prepared if illness strikes. That additional spending can be stressful in a time of mass layoffs and scary job security. Youve got to make changes to adapt to the current situation. Here is some money-savvy advice for adjusting your grocery budget. Youve got enough to worry about. Still, its good to be aware of where your money is going....

July 2, 2020 · 3 min · 435 words · Adrian Allen

NBCUniversal Is Rolling Out a New (FREE) Streaming Service

The media conglomerate is launching its new streaming service,Peacock, nationwide on July 15. it’s possible for you to stream without paying a cent. The Peacock streaming service has three tiered options for watching. you might watch episodes of new NBC series the day after they air. Looking for other options to watch television for free? Check out this list offree TV apps. Paying $9.99 per month will let you enjoy Peacock without any ads....

July 1, 2020 · 1 min · 148 words · Bruce Galvan

When to Save — and When to Splurge — on Home Decor, According to Designers

Decorating a home can be lots of fun until you see the price tags. In fact, some interior designers swear by Ikea for certain items. Its all about knowing when to spend and when to save. Getty Images Your butt and back will thank you. But the upholstered armchair in your guest room that gets sat on just a couple of times per year? askedLesley Myrick, an interior designer based in Atlanta....

June 30, 2020 · 3 min · 432 words · Gina Crane

How to Hack the Cash Envelope System to Forgo Using Cash

Thecash envelope systemis a great way to keep yourself from going over budget. Your spending is restricted to the amount of money you fill in envelopes to represent different budget categories. The pandemic, however, has made it less convenient to stick to this budgeting method. Here are four ways to transition to a cashless version. Use Gift Cards Instead of stuffing your spending envelopes with cash, use gift cards. At the beginning of the month, purchase gift cards that correspond with your various spending categories....

June 29, 2020 · 1 min · 175 words · Mr. Anthony Miller

Is InboxDollars A Legitimate Way To Make Money in 2025?

Sites that pay you for taking online surveys, playing games or searching the web are appealing, right? Youre mindlessly making money or at least more mindlessly than at your 9-to-5 gig. But finding legitimate reward and cash-back sites might seem near impossible. Carmen Mandato/The Penny Hoarder Thats why we test all the sites we write about. So I signed up forInboxDollarsand gave it a spin. Can people really make money on the site?...

June 29, 2020 · 3 min · 466 words · Robert Gregory