You Need to Stop Grocery Shopping on the Weekend. Here’s Why

If youve been following The Penny Hoarder for a while, youve doubtless heard us rave aboutIbotta. The app couldnt be easier to use. Click submit and boom: Cash back! Quite alotof cash back, as it turns out. The company just celebrated a big landmark:Its distributed more than $100 million in rewards. It took three years and alotof receipts about 50 million! That means Ibotta has access to a ton of product pricing information....

August 7, 2016 · 2 min · 221 words · Amy Andrade

5 Ways I Use My Chronic Illness to Pay My High Insurance Deductible

I live with pop in 1 diabetes. And its very expensive to treat, much less live a healthy life. Last year, I was able to exceed my goal. anandaBGD / Getty Images Here are five things Ive done to actually earn diabetes money… 1. 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....

August 5, 2016 · 3 min · 474 words · David Fernandez

What Happens When You File for Bankruptcy? Here’s What to Expect

Theres aparticular scenefrom The Office that I love. Michael Scott, regional manager for paper company Dunder Mifflin, is having some money troubles. On the advice of a colleague, he walks into the office and yells: I. Assuming this has done the trick, Michael begins cutting up all of his credit cards. Not so fast.Declaring bankruptcyisnt quite that easy. Heres a quick primer on what happens when you file for bankruptcy....

August 3, 2016 · 2 min · 425 words · Russell Scott

How This Photographer Turned a Favor for a Friend into a $81K Business

Lots of people make their living as photographers. Thats what Lindsay Pullen does. Oh yeah, and she adores her job. 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. Heres how she did it. Things were going well, so she thought she might surprise him with some sexy photos. However, she wanted them to be quality shots not sketchy mirror cell phone selfies....

August 1, 2016 · 3 min · 513 words · William Charles

This Woman Had $60,000 in Student Loans. Here’s How She’s Saving $15K

Shes probably right: Shes not alone. But whatisunique about Harren is her apparent financial literacy. Funding Graduate School Professionally, Harren is Amazons senior product manager in sustainability operations in Seattle. Shes helping the online retail giant reduce waste and increase efficiency in its packaging and shipping practices. 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 30, 2016 · 3 min · 496 words · Jeffrey Johnson

Dealing With Debt? Here’s What You Need to Know About Collection Agencies

Did you know your debt can take on a life of its own? Heres our piece on the Debt Buying industry from last night. Probably not as good as youd like. Pamela Moore/Getty 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…...

July 23, 2016 · 2 min · 396 words · Kim Green

Buying a House? Here Are 5 Smart Tips for First-Time Buyers

Are you in the market for a new home? Youre not alone 35% of homebuyersare buying for the first time. How We Saved $18,000 Buying a House My husband and I recently joined thefirst-time homeowners club. No Interest Til Almost 2027? Balance Transfer = Credit Card Cheat Code But we didnt get the first house we made an offer on. For us, the sixth time was the charm. Thats because we faced some tough competition....

July 21, 2016 · 5 min · 888 words · Lisa Cohen

How I Started a Business, Quit My Job and Now Make More Than My Old Salary

If youre in a similar situation, hopefully my experience can help you. The same blog led to incredible writing, speaking and consulting opportunities. No Interest Til Almost 2027? PeopleImages / Getty Images Balance Transfer = Credit Card Cheat Code Thats when I realized, Oh! I can use my talents outside my job to make a little extra money. I became enamored with the idea ofmaking extra moneyon top of my full-time jobs salary....

July 13, 2016 · 4 min · 660 words · Tyler Carlson

You’re Wasting Your Money on Cage-Free Eggs. Here’s What to Buy Instead

When youre standing in front of the eggs at the grocery store, which carton do you grab? Im getting overwhelmed just thinking about it. Does that even exist? Heather Comparetto/The Penny Hoarder And if it does, how can you wade through a cartons many labels to find it? Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed....

July 13, 2016 · 3 min · 506 words · Reginald Love

Thinking About Selling Avon or Beachbody? Here’s What You Need to Know

Maybe youve even thought about getting involved. But is it actually possible to earn a living with thesedirect-sales companies? Well, one things certain: The direct-sales industry is booming. It brings inover $36 billion in U.S. salesannually, and many companies claim their salespeople earn full-time incomes. Attracted by the flexibility and earning potential, many people (especiallystay-at-home parents) are flocking to sign up. In fact, more than 20.2 million people were involved in direct-selling in 2015....

July 7, 2016 · 3 min · 508 words · Micheal Cummings

Eat In or Go Out? Americans Spend More at Restaurants Than on Groceries

How much did you spend at the grocery store last week? How much did you drop at your favorite takeout joint? If you spent more on restaurants or takeout, dont sweat it too much. Apparently, were all doing it. The Way We Buy Food is Changing Restaurants arent new. But our reliance on them is growing. Last month, we spent $52.5 billion at grocery stores and $54.8 billion at restaurants and bars....

July 5, 2016 · 2 min · 236 words · Alexis Velasquez

7 Costly Mistakes You’re Making With Your Travel Rewards Card

Travel rewards credit cards have been pretty magical for me. Over the past 10 years, theyve helped me visit destinations I otherwise wouldnt have been able to afford. I dont think its an exaggeration to say my life would be a lot different without them. Do you have atravel rewards card? Awesome, butchances are youre not making the most of it. Here are seven mistakes Ive made and some you might be making right now....

July 4, 2016 · 2 min · 400 words · Mr. David Lee

5 Reasons Every Publix Fan Should Check Out “I Heart Publix”

We only know a few things about her: Shes a stay-at-home mother of two boys. She loves saving money. And shelovesPublix, the Southeastern grocery store. So she launchedI Heart Publix, a website chronicling coupons and deals at her favorite grocery store. Theres even a spot to trade coupons with other forum participants. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed....

June 28, 2016 · 1 min · 208 words · Linda Tucker