Even if youve racked up big library fines, your local library might be ready to shelve your debt. Meanwhile, I signed up for library cards at neighboring municipalities. Still, I yearned to check out books from the Kansas City Public Library close to my home. IvanJekic/Getty Images All that worry for nothing. Geez, I wish dealing withcredit card debtwas this easy. But theres a better way. It can pay off to check with your library about its fine-forgiveness policies....

But it can also be prohibitively expensive particularly when you want to explore faraway locales. It becomes imperativeto save money anywhereyou can, and flights are the place to look first. The good news is that, with the right approach, its entirely possible to do. Tina Russell/The Penny Hoarder Sometimes its even easy. Mistakes fares, like the name suggests, occur when airlines accidentally publish incorrect ticket prices. 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too?...

Everyone knows youre not supposed to leave the faucet running while you brush your teeth. But how long do you take to rinse off a dish with baked-on lasagna? How much water does your prize-winning vegetable garden need? Tubbs drives on steep roads to provide water to customers. The only time Water Wagon will not deliver water is when roads are icy. Tina Russell/The Penny Hoarder A lot of us dont really think about how much water we use on a daily basis....

Oh smartphones, what cant you do? But theres one thing I dont use my phone for planning my day. As a public relations consultant juggling multiple clients, staying organized is vital. According to a study published in Psychological Science, college students who used pen and paper to take notes were able to retain more information during lectures than students using laptops. Tina Russell/The Penny Hoarder I know if I wrote it down its not going to disappear off the page, she says....

BUT OH MY GOD, LOOK. Look at all the places you could go and how little it costs to get there. What are Groupon Getaways and How do They Work? Schenck is hoping to plan another Groupon travel trip next year. Aileen Perilla/The Penny Hoarder 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....

College alumni networks host events year-round and provide a social backdrop for their members to expand their professional networks. These groups can also improve overall quality of life by making someone feel less lonely in a new environment. Once you locate one, sign up to receive email updates and join the clubs social media pages. Derek Brunette, president of UCF’s Tampa Bay alumni chapter, reacts to game action during a football watch party at Big Storm Brewing Co....

I feel as if what were doing, were playing a baseball game, he says. And were probably somewhere in the fifth inning right now. His collegiate efforts earned him a spot as an undrafted free agent for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2011. Kris Dehnert,left, CEO and partner and Randall Thompson, president and founder, pose for a portrait inside the Thompson Mug Co. production facility in Bartow, Florida. Tina Russell/The Penny Hoarder...

Greg Stanek hopped off his bike and switched on his microphone headset. I can see six murals standing here, he said, pointing as he counted them one by one. The program invited 17 artists to create new murals in the city for the 2018 festival. Bicyclists explore the city’s murals before taking a break at Chief’s Creole Cafe. The St. Petersburg tour costs $20 if you bring your own bike and an extra $5 if you rent a bike....

When Jessica Maloys son turned 16, they started talking about college. And she started thinking really thinking hard about how much money it was going to cost. Its overwhelming to me, she says. Maloy checks her Swagbucks account. Mark Pynes for The Penny Hoarder I decided I was going to do as much as I could to earn extra money. In February 2018, she started using cash-back apps includingIbottaandEbates. Those have been slowly and steadily pulling in easy money....

After a decade in a bad relationship, Im super excited to be single again. The problem is my wardrobe. I want to splurge and invest in some clothing that makes me feel fabulous. It feels irresponsible to spend money on clothes after Ive just spent a substantial chunk of my savings. Dear Suddenly Single, What an exciting time for you! Enjoy this unfettered time, and allow yourself to truly relax....

Youre a responsible driver. You follow the rules of the road. You never let your car insurance lapse. No one would ever catch you texting while driving. But are you a responsible car buyer? The states with the least responsible car buyers were New Mexico, Arkansas, Alaska, Mississippi and Oklahoma. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed....

Lets get this out of the way: Poetry aint going to pay the bills. (Unless youre Terrance Hayes, maybe.) And that goes for all creative writing. Aileen Perilla/The Penny Hoarder Theres a market for it, if you know where to look. Jerrod Schwarz occasionally contributes to Hopkinsons blog but mostly uses it to find paying literary publications. He is managing editor ofDriftwood Press Literary Magazineand a creative writing instructor at the University of Tampa....

Want a bigger bank account? Weve got some money moves thatll make a big impact quickly… 1. Get Your Paycheck Early Counting the days until payday? If youre tired of waiting, consider switching to a bank that pays you early. Unlike most financial institutions,Chimedoesnt wait until your pay date to give you access to your money. Chances are youre seriously overpaying with your current policy. No Interest Til Almost 2027? Yep in just one minute you could save yourself $715 this year....