Here’s Exactly How to Make $50 While You’re Waiting in Line at the Grocery

Few things test my patience like a lengthy checkout line. Then theres the line. Typically, I employ my no-one-start-a-conversation-with-me strategy. I take out my phone and mindlessly scroll through Instagram. Which then forces me to give up my spot in line. Instead of, well, all of the above, make the best of the inevitable. Here are a few quick ways to make money while you stand in that checkout line....

November 30, 2017 · 2 min · 376 words · Michelle Anderson

The Twelve Days of Fixmas: The Ultimate Guide to Sprucing Up Your Finances

Its holiday singalong time at The Penny Hoarder! Sing along with us, now. Oh, are those not the lyrics you learned when you were a wee child? You were expecting a partridge in a pear tree, perhaps? What would a partridge be doing loitering in a pear tree, I ask you? This aint your mommas Twelve Days of Christmas, man. This is the Twelve Days of Fixmas. As in, these holiday financial tips are gonna (hopefully) fix up your bank account....

November 30, 2017 · 4 min · 787 words · James Conner

Less is More: 5 Ways to Start Managing Your Finances Like a Minimalist

Simplify, simplify, simplify. Our lives are so complicated. Our world is so busy, so noisy, so distracting. To counter that overwhelming feeling, theres a movement afoot in America to embrace the idea of minimalism. It means living with less. Now he preaches the benefits of living a simple, meaningful life with less. No Interest Til Almost 2027? Thats not for everyone. Scan the barcodes with your phone, and Decluttr will make you an offer....

November 24, 2017 · 2 min · 413 words · Dawn Cannon

Having Friends Pays off: 17 Refer-a-Friend Programs That Pay You

(I know we do!) But did you know it’s possible for you to actually getpaidto refer friends? 18 of the Best Referral Programs We scoured the internet and found thesecompanies offering awesome referral programs. If you take full advantage of these, you’re able to easily bank thousands of dollars. But sometimes a crisp $5 bill is nice, too. Acorns: Up to $100/Year Youve heard ofAcorns, right? Its one of our favorite micro-investing apps....

November 21, 2017 · 3 min · 572 words · Douglas Mills

The Lazy Person’s Guide to Making Money for Doing Almost Nothing

Heres a thing about me: Im lazy. Really, really lazy. Thats why I wrote this post for all you lazy people out there. Chris Zuppa/The Penny Hoarder. So here are some lazy ways you could make some extra money this week: 1. But this one actually gives you the chance to win up to $83 every time you play. And no, this isnt one of those spammy apps. There arent even any annoying ads....

November 21, 2017 · 3 min · 428 words · Crystal Willis

This Free Tool Helped a Soccer Dad Raise $2,100 for His Daughter’s Team

Remember Sally Foster wrapping paper? Or Boy Scout popcorn? How about Worlds Finest Chocolate? Or those super cool moon boots. What Is Flipgive? Flipgive is the latest and greatest way to fundraise without selling wrapping paper, popcorn and chocolates. Its not a crowdfunding site, either. 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....

November 20, 2017 · 2 min · 306 words · Erica Day

4 Unusual Ways to Start Investing in Real Estate — for $500 or Less

(Thats a joke, my dear landlord. hey dont change my locks.) Houses or land can costs thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars. Unless you get creative. No Interest Til Almost 2027? Balance Transfer = Credit Card Cheat Code 1. Invest in Real Estate Around the Country for Just $500 Want to try real-estate investing without playing landlord? We found a company that helps you do just that. Oh, and you dont have to have hundreds of thousands of dollars, either....

November 19, 2017 · 2 min · 363 words · Karen Hayes

This Is How to Catch up If You’re Way Behind on Saving for Retirement

Life comes at you fast. One day, youre 20 years old with a bright future ahead of you. Next thing you know, youre 50 and realize youre notsaving enough for retirement. Getty Images Hey, dont be embarrassed it happens to a lot of us. In fact, 56% of Americans feel behind on saving for retirement, according to a BankRate survey. Its never too late to boost your retirement savings. But you shouldnt put it off any longer....

November 18, 2017 · 3 min · 528 words · Tracy Adams

8 Simple Ways to Get Totally Free Baby Diapers

By the time your kid is finally potty-trained, youll have spent thousands on thousands of diapers. Thats a huge expense on a family, so weve put together a resource to help you out. How to Get Free Diapers Dont break the bank on this baby necessity. Rayes/Getty Images Here are a few ways to get free diapers. Every little bit helps! Thats why they offer rewards programs and why you should take advantage of these deals....

November 17, 2017 · 2 min · 251 words · Kenneth Adkins

This Calculator Can Help You Figure Out How to Save $700K for Retirement

Think fast: Do you think you might save $700,000 for retirement? Sounds unlikely, doesnt it? For those of us who livepaycheck to paycheck, saving $700K sounds like a pipe dream. You might as well make plans to build a candy-coated castle in the clouds, right? Seems just as likely. Ah, but what if I told you you could do it? Would you believe me? What if I outlined a strategy to make it happen?...

November 17, 2017 · 3 min · 561 words · Amber Garcia

This Site Will Literally Pay You for Printing and Redeeming Its Coupons

The holidays are approaching, which means one unfortunate side effect: lots of expenses. Lets reign in your ambition for a sec. Its 2017. you’ve got the option to do that on the internet. No Interest Til Almost 2027? And itll give you a $5 bonus to get started. So… you get paid to save money on your groceries. Thats a real thing. When I checked the site, it had$510.25 in savings availablein printable coupons....

November 17, 2017 · 1 min · 150 words · Kevin Perez

How to Get Your Money Under Control When You’re Absolutely Terrible With It

I have a confession you dont often hear from a personal-finance writer: Im terrible with money. Or, at least, Iwas. Bonus: None of these will take a lot of time or effort. I knowexactlyhow little you want to think about money if you could help it. Can You Survive 10 Days of Budgeting? If you should probably wrangle your budget, it may be time to consider a savings challenge. All thisla-la-la-ing of my debt situation was a huge problem when I finally wanted to fix it....

November 16, 2017 · 4 min · 827 words · Jordan Conley

This Cash-Back App Helped This Woman Effortlessly Earn $468 in 6 Months

Because its New York City, a three-night hotel reservation totaled $950. How much cash back do you think Hubbard scored? Something like $10? Maybe even a hearty 5%? Nope.Hubbardscored $440 backon that hotel reservation, cutting the expense nearly in half. Oh My Gosh! The free cash-back app is calledDosh. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed....

November 16, 2017 · 3 min · 506 words · Lisa Holland