This Bidet Company is Hiring a ‘VP of Fecal Matters.’ Pay is $10K

One lucky bum will get paid big bucks just to do your business. Bidet brandTushyis recruiting a VP of Fecal Matters to track their unmentionable habits for three months. The position pays $10,000. Photo courtesy of Tushy The company, and bidets in general, soared in popularity during the pandemic due to toilet paper shortages. Tushy wants to capitalize on that momentum. For too long, American butts have been governed by the tyranny of big TP....

June 24, 2020 · 2 min · 215 words · Nathan Simmons

How to Outsmart Slow Internet While Working or Learning From Home

Here well offer some ways to get a better internet connection if you dont have access to cable. But first, weve got some ideas to help you keep up with work or school in the meantime. A free website created by Netflix calledFastmakes it easy and free to check your speed. Getty Images No Interest Til Almost 2027? Did you know? They might not be restricted to any one platform....

June 23, 2020 · 2 min · 363 words · Christopher Rogers

Take These 4 Steps Before the End of the Day to Make Small Savings Last

And if you still want a fabulous treat when youre finished, you have my permission. (But not really.) No Interest Til Almost 2027? Here are the steps he recommends. Dont Miss:6 Companies That Send People Money When Theyre Asked Nicely 1. you’re free to be out of debt and still be broke. Having that concrete goal can help you resist temptation as you return to normal life. Open a Savings Account...

June 23, 2020 · 2 min · 269 words · Stephanie Maldonado

That Expiring $600 Weekly Unemployment Check? You Can Collect it Retroactively

The FPUC time frame includes 17 payment periods for an estimated $10,200 in federal benefits. Back pay is especially relevant if you receive Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. While the entire unemployment system has been plagued by delays, the rollout of PUA was especially troubled. States waited for weeks for guidance from the Department of Labor before creating a method of accepting PUA applications. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings....

June 23, 2020 · 1 min · 205 words · Joshua Jordan

Instacart Tweaks Policy Over ‘Tip Baiting.’ Here’s What to Know

What is tip baiting? It refers to when customers lure a shopper to their order by offering a large tip up front. Shoppers can see the tip when they are accepting the order. Customers may do this to get speedy and personable service. Then when the customers order is delivered, they reduce the tip to zero. Chief among several policy changes, Instacart says it will deactivate customers who consistently tip bait....

June 22, 2020 · 2 min · 375 words · Teresa Yang

Simple Finance Review: An Online-Only Account With Built-in Savings and Budgeting Tools

If youre looking for an online bank, check out our list of thebest online banks for 2021. Simple is one such company that offers free checking accounts with built-in budgeting and saving features. Heres the nitty gritty on what we love (and dont love) about Simple. Getty Images Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff. What Is Simple? Aside from the budgeting buckets, Simples Checking Account works like most checking accounts....

June 22, 2020 · 3 min · 445 words · Mrs. Hannah Dickson

Stop Earning a Pittance on Your Savings — Earn Airline Miles with This Bank

Being expected to then save money to spend on the good stuff (Food! when you arrive can become a daunting task. But what if it were your savings account, not your credit card, that earned you miles? And what if it gave you miles for NOT spending your hard-earned cash? Seems too good to be true. But we learned thatBask Bankis doing exactly this, and we had to share what we learned with you....

June 22, 2020 · 1 min · 193 words · Traci Norman

Dear Penny: Will I Risk My Unemployment if I Go Back to Work Part Time?

I know they wont be bringing back anyone full time for at least several months or maybe ever. I cannot pay my bills working 15 hours a week. Should I volunteer for this work? As awful as a layoff can be, at least theres closure. You know you’re gonna wanna move on and find new work. But that $875 weekly benefit youre getting is also in limbo. The overwhelming majority of people on unemployment are getting anextra $600 a weekcourtesy of the CARES Act....

June 21, 2020 · 2 min · 311 words · Jason Thompson

Boss Asking About Pandemic Travel Plans? Here’s What You Need to Know

Nurse Kim Funke is one of those employees. Funke recently received emails from her hospitals CEO outlining updated policies regarding employee travel. That policy required them to reveal where they were going and how they were getting there. Crowds flock to Clearwater Beach despite the amount of coronavirus cases increasing in Florida. Chris Zuppa/The Penny Hoarder How can they tell us not to travel? It just seems like policing and taking that right away from us....

June 20, 2020 · 2 min · 259 words · Nicholas Marsh

Milk, Bread and … a Purse? How to Track Purchases that Cross Budget Categories

The way we shop doesnt always neatly fall into the budget categories we set for ourselves. It can complicate how you track your spending. You dont want to throw off your budget by lumping expenses under a category where they dont belong. Sharon Steinmann / The Penny Hoarder Here are five ways to handle purchases that fall into multiplebudget categories. Use colored highlighters, markers or pencils for visual distinction. Probably not as good as youd like....

June 20, 2020 · 2 min · 217 words · Brandi Murray

Still Waiting on Your Stimulus Check? Here’s How to Report It Missing

Are you pretty much the only person you know who still hasnt received a stimulus check? Fortunately, the IRS recently provided instructions for what to do in this situation. The good news: You have options for getting a check. This post refers to stimulus checks issued in 2020. For the most up-to-date info, check out ourrecent tax articles. But unfortunately, none of them are quick. Probably not as good as youd like....

June 19, 2020 · 1 min · 168 words · Zachary Smith

Use a Bridge Job to Get Money Coming in, but Don’t Stop There

At the start of 2020, things were looking pretty good for most job seekers. Your New Years resolutions (remember those?) probably included a lofty career aspiration or two. Getty Images In a few short months, the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the economy. More than 40 million Americans have lost work and filed for unemployment benefits. Jobs are out there. Certain industries have been booming throughout the pandemic. The jobs arent always glamorous, but, hey, theyre hiring....

June 19, 2020 · 3 min · 451 words · Erica Thomas

Cook Up Some Homegrown Goodness with These Thrifty Family Recipes

While simple, this recipe is packed with flavor. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed. Carmen Villela, Nemesio Reyes and Carmen Refuerzo are pictured. The Reyes-Gonzales family now makes a modern version of pork tamales. Photo courtesy of Dani Reyes-Acosta Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire. Place all of the ingredients in a large soup pot and cover with water....

June 18, 2020 · 4 min · 843 words · James Schmitt