When you think youre out of money, you generally assume you cant spend anymore.
Your instinct is to turn super frugal cut every non-necessity and maybe even skip a bill or two.
When you think you cant even make rent, the situation can seem pretty dire.
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But it doesnt have to be.
That doesnt have to mean a second job or going into debt.
Are you struggling to cope with financial stress?
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First, take a deep breath.
Then, take a look at our roundup ofresources to help you manage your stress and your money.
Want to see if you could win money at it?
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A free app calledSolitaire Cashlets you play for real money up to $83 per win.
For each game of Solitaire, youll compete against at least five other players.
Everyone gets the same deck, so its all about skill.
The top three players can win real money.
it’s possible for you to play free practice games or enter tournaments for as little as $1.
And no, this isnt one of those spammy apps.
There arent even any annoying ads.
Want to see how much you could win?
You probably know more than one news-junkie who fancies themselves an expert in respiratory illness or a political mastermind.
And research companies want to pay you to keep watching.
You just have to answer honestly, and Swagbucks will continue to pay you every month.
We talked to one user in Pennsylvania, 52-year-old Carolinda Hendrickson, who earned $1,200 in a year.
It takes about one minute to sign up, andstart getting paid to watch the news.
Need Some Quick Cash?
If youre looking to boost your income this month, weve got just the thing for you.
Its too good to be true, right?
Unlike other sites, InboxDollars pays you in cash no points or gift cards.
Its already paid its users more than $56 million.
Signing up takes about one minute, and youll immediately receivea $5 bonusto get you started.
A website calledInsure.commakes it super easy to compare car insurance prices.
Using Insure.com, people have saved an average of $489 a year.
That could be $500 back in your pocket just for taking a few minutes tolook at your options.
Its just getting rich by ripping you off with high interest rates.
But a website calledAmOnewants to help.
Youll be left with one bill to pay each month.
Plus: No credit card payment this month.
It takes two minutes tosee if you qualify for up to $50,000 online.
Need a Hand With Bills?
Listen, we know its tough out there.
But theres no shame in asking for help.
These companiesmake it easy to help yourself and your bank account.
Get Paid Every Time You Buy Toilet Paper
Grocery shopping was never exactly pleasant.
But these days, its a downright struggle.
Fighting crowds; keeping six feet of space just buying toilet paper is a feat.
Shouldnt you have something to show for it?
A free app calledFetch Rewardswill reward you with gift cards just for sharing your grocery receipts.
Yep, that includes toilet paper brands like Cottonelle and Scott, too.
And its perfect for those of us who dont want to put a ton of work into this.
Not so bad for a useless receipt, right?
Want to see if you’ve got the option to win money at it?
Theres a free app calledBubble Cashthat pays you for popping bubbles!
Everyone gets the same layout, so winning is totally a matter of skill.
To get started, justdownload the free appand start playing your first game immediately.
