The Penny Hoarder

08/09/2026

The next time your college kid asks for extra cash, send them this article. 🧑‍💻

Looking for a flexible gig that fits around your classes and other commitments? Try one of these online jobs for college students.

08/09/2026

Adulting would’ve been a lot easier if they taught us this in school. 💰

Typical education missed a lot of opportunities to teach us valuable life skills, and money management is probably one of the most important. If you didn’t get a financial education — or not enough of one — in school, adulthood probably feels like a maze of unknowns and constant anxiety. But n...

07/09/2026

You don't need a stressful, customer-facing second job just to bring in some extra cash. 🛑🗣️

If you want to make money as an introvert, we found some incredibly easy ways to lower your bills and earn cash where you can work alone (because the only thing better than extra money is extra money you made in your sweatpants). 🛋️💸

Check out this video to learn how to sell your smartphone photos, and read our full guide on how to make money without leaving the house right here: https://ow.ly/bPF250ZJEvE

07/09/2026

Caring for Mom, Dad or another loved one? You may be able to turn that care into a paycheck.

Children, spouses, siblings and friends of elderly people can get paid by Medicaid to help take care of their loved ones. Medicaid would rather pay a friend or family member to help someone while they are still living in their own home, instead of paying for them to be in a long-term care facility. ...

07/09/2026

Your money is disappearing. 👀 Here are some places to find it.

Most of us waste money in the same few places, and we don’t even realize it. Maybe it’s your bank fees, your Wi-Fi bill, or that credit card interest that never seems to shrink. Luckily, fixing these money leaks doesn’t take much effort. Once you know where your cash is quietly slipping away, ...

07/09/2026

Who's up for a money challenge this week?! 🙋‍♀️💸

If your budget is tight but your schedule is packed, we put together a list of incredibly fast financial upgrades that take 10 minutes or less to complete. We challenge you to try them out and see how much you can add to your budget this week (hint: it could be up to $700!).

Did you know you could snag a $400 bonus just for setting up direct deposit at a new bank? Or that you could make extra cash just by playing games on your phone?

Think you're up for the challenge? Click here:

Spending 10 more minutes at work probably won’t have a significant impact on your finances, but using that break-sized amount of time elsewhere just might. Some opportunities are one-offs, and others you’ll need to repeat to realize real value. The thing these tasks all have in common is that th...

07/09/2026

Ready to break up with your debt? 💸 Here are ways to pay it down faster.

Your debt has gotten a little too comfortable lately. And if you’re tired of making payments just to watch your balance drop by the financial equivalent of “thanks for your contribution,” you’re not alone. Thankfully, there are actually ways to make progress that don’t require becoming a b...

07/09/2026

There could be free money waiting for you at a new bank. 💸

So, you’re in the market for a new bank account. You’ve got several factors to consider — ATM access, interest rates, monthly account fees, minimum balances, online bill payments and more. Another factor: sign-up bokeyBanuses. Banks and credit unions frequently run promotions to entice prospec...

07/09/2026

Overdraft fees? No thanks. 🙅‍♀️ Here’s how to avoid them.

Are overdraft fees killing your budget? You might be a “heavy overdrafter.” Here’s how to tell — and what to do.

07/09/2026

No time for a second job? No problem—there are plenty of ways to boost your income without taking on more hours.

If you needed extra money, like, yesterday, you’ve come to the right spot. Our team has compiled a list of creative ways you can fatten your bank account this month. Certainly, there’s something here that fits your needs. Without further delay, here are some ways to pocket some extra cash: You M...