The Penny Hoarder Life

01/12/2026

you may not need to toss that canned corn just yet:

Thanks to those confusing labels and sell-by dates on food packaging, you could be throwing away perfectly good food without realizing it.

11/24/2025

enter project piggy bank for a chance to win $1,000! link in comments 👇

11/15/2025

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Who’s excited for Thanksgiving? If your answer is “Everyone… except my wallet,” we’ve got you covered. Here’s where you can get a free turkey for...

10/20/2025

Sad news—some of your favorite restaurants might not be around much longer. 😢🍴 Here’s a list of spots that have announced closures recently.

As American taste buds change and operational costs rise, some chain restaurants are struggling to stay afloat. Interest in sit-down meals has waned (grocery delivery or takeout, anyone?) and that led to restaurants that announced closures in 2024. Here are 10 well-known dining spots that are trimmi...

04/17/2025

Get the popcorn. 🥤🍿
'Cuz we got drama.

Dear F., Some states have what are known as elective share laws. These laws allow a surviving spouse who was left out of an estate plan or...

04/17/2025

Turn your scraps into your next garden!

Before you toss those food scraps in the compost or trash, wait — some of them can sprout into fresh ingredients right on your windowsill....

04/16/2025

If Chicken Soup for the Soul had you sobbing in the mid-2000s... now's your chance to return the favor. 😭

Chicken Soup for the Soul is accepting stories and poems to include in upcoming books. You’ll earn $250 if your submission is chosen.

04/16/2025

Is your favorite shop on the chopping block? 😥

Retail stores have good times and bad, but not everyone comes out on top amid financial struggles. That means retail store closures are coming in...

04/15/2025

Big fan of savings. Not a fan of sneaky fees. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Some of Donald Trump's tariffs have gone into effect, while others are on pause. Still, prices on certain goods are expected to go up. In some...

04/15/2025

Tax Day is today!
Mood check: Are you filed and Walking on Sunshine — or procrastinating and a total Basket Case? 🎶😅

04/11/2025

💳 Challenge Yourself:
Check your credit card’s reward structure and comment below with how you’re using your points.
👉 Groceries?
👉 Vacation fund?
👉 Treat yo’ self moment?