If You Don’t File Taxes, Sign up by Oct. 15 to Get a Stimulus Check

Heres a guide to getting a stimulus find out if youdont have housing. 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. This post refers to stimulus checks issued in 2020. For the most up-to-date info, check out ourrecent tax articles. Who Doesnt Qualify for a Stimulus Check? There are a few circumstances where you wont be eligible for a stimulus check....

June 11, 2020 · 1 min · 163 words · Jennifer Perez

If You Have More Than $1,000 in Your Checking Account, Make These 5 Moves

Youve built up a little cushion in your bank account $1,000! It feels good, right? Those days of checking your account balance in a panic are behind you. Tina Russell/The Penny Hoarder Youre on the right path. Now its time to think about some longer-term goals. What do you want to accomplish next with your money? Do you’re gonna wanna save more? Do you want to buy a home someday?...

June 11, 2020 · 2 min · 410 words · Diana Smith

You’re Probably Overpaying on Amazon — Here’s How to Automatically Find Out

Were all doing a lot more online shopping these days. Add to Amazon cart. Noise-canceling headphones for your home office? Heres the thing though: Youre probably overpaying. If youre not tracking them down, youre probably spending too much. You brew coffee at home, you dont walk into Target and you refuse to order avocado toast. (Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?) Plus, it works even when youre not shopping on Amazon....

June 11, 2020 · 1 min · 134 words · Erik Byrd

Hot Wheels, Disney and More: These Are Valuable Collectibles Right Now

I go into my collection room and my blood pressure goes down. I enjoy looking at all my things. Blake Kennedy, auctioneer, appraiser and co-owner of Kennedy Brothers Auctions in St. Petersburg, Florida, agreed. During Joel Magee’s event, DC comic books were appraised, including this 1977 Enter the Lost World of the Warlord. Chris Zuppa/The Penny Hoarder Some people will collect and say its an investment. But most people like to collect what they remember, he said....

June 10, 2020 · 3 min · 431 words · Rachel Meyer

This Website Can Help You Pay off Your Credit Card Debt Faster and Save Money

But a website calledAmOnewants to help. Youll be left with one bill to pay each month. Plus: No credit card payment this month. How It Works Take, for example, Katherine, who faced $12,000 in credit-card debt. The 15.24% interest rate. By refinancing with a 5%-interest, seven-year personal loan, she saved $12,000 in interest. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings....

June 10, 2020 · 1 min · 118 words · Jamie Boone

What to Know to Get Top Dollar for Your Sports Memorabilia

Its a good time to figure out what that Pete Rose baseball card or Shaquille ONeal-autographed T-shirt is worth. Now, really is a good time to go digging in your attic or garage. Heres whats involved in a sports memorabilia appraisal. Blake Kennedy, left, and his twin brother Brett co-own Kennedy Brothers Auction Services in St. Petersburg, Fla. They sell collectibles including sports memorabilia. One piece of advice from them: get your sports memorabilia authenticated to bring in the most money for it....

June 8, 2020 · 3 min · 467 words · Veronica Ramirez

Dear Penny: My Car Lender Let Me Skip Payments, Then Said I Was Delinquent

They said they wouldnt charge late fees, but interest would accrue, so we accepted that offer. My credit score was 703. In April, they reported me as delinquent to all the credit bureaus. That is the only bill not paid. If it happened to me, its happening to everyone else who agreed to this. What can I do? I want my score fixed and back where it was. If you need this loan, you dont want to wait on the credit bureaus to correct this mistake....

June 7, 2020 · 2 min · 344 words · Brian Cunningham

How to Buy a Used Bike to Make Sure You Don’t Get Ripped Off

Plus, those shiny cruisers start at about $200. But shopping for a used bike? It feels like a minefield. Chris Zuppa/The Penny Hoarder More than2 million bikes are stolenin North America every year. 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. Dont make the statistics worse by getting a great deal on someone elses misfortune....

June 5, 2020 · 3 min · 545 words · Deanna Hunter

Shipt vs. Instacart: Here’s How They Stack Up Against Each Other

The question is now: Which one? Shipt To order your groceries via Shipt, you have to pay for a membership. No Interest Til Almost 2027? Getty Images Did you know? The apps for Shipt and Instacart both appear to fall under this category. Both apps are colorful and easy to read, with a simple interface. Your cart is on the top right of the home screen. Beneath these two buttons, youll see icons labeled Sales and Shopping List....

June 5, 2020 · 2 min · 406 words · Stacy Jones

Codecademy to Teach 100,000 Unemployed Workers How to Code for Free

The free memberships last for three months. Many people are turning to programming, a skill set often hailed as future proof. Probably not as good as youd like. 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… Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis....

June 3, 2020 · 1 min · 208 words · Steven Henderson

Liveops Is Hiring 10,000 Remote Customer Service and Sales Agents

The hiring initiative focuses on two key remote positions: customer service agent and a licensed insurance sales agent. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings. Looking for a different gig? Browse the latestwork-from-home jobsin The Penny Hoarder’s free portal. We vet each company and post new opportunities every weekday. But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?...

June 3, 2020 · 2 min · 221 words · John Lamb

You Can Still Get Financial Aid: FAFSA Deadline for 2019-20 Is June 30

Hey college students, its deadline time. Forget final exams, were talking FAFSA (but dont forget about your exams either). FAFSA stands for theFree program for Federal Student Aid. Its the form you must fill out toapply for student loans, grants and Federal Work-Study. If your income changed drastically this year, you may be eligible to have your financial aid adjusted. Youll need to submit corrections for your 2019-20 FAFSA bySept....

June 3, 2020 · 1 min · 212 words · Andrea Holder

How to Get Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check if You’re Homeless

Heres what you gotta do. If someone you trust is willing to let you use their address, thats probably the easiest solution. Otherwise, you’re able to go to a local post office and ask forgeneral deliveryof your mail. This post refers to stimulus checks issued in 2020. For the most up-to-date info, check out ourrecent tax articles. (Note: You may need an ID for this option.) 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too?...

June 2, 2020 · 2 min · 232 words · Michael Heath