Reverse the Way You Budget by Paying Yourself First Kaz Weida, February 8, 2023 Many people approach budgeting in this fashion: Pay bills, spend a little, and any money that’s left goes in savings. But those leftover crumbs aren’t often enough. Not prioritizing saving may be the reason nearly a quarter (23%) of Americans don’t have any money in savings, according to a recent financial literacy survey conducted by […] This was originally published on The Penny Hoarder, which helps millions of readers worldwide earn and save money by sharing unique job opportunities, personal stories, freebies and more. The Inc. 5000 ranked The Penny Hoarder as the fastest-growing private media company in the U.S. in 2017. Share Work at Home maniaTweetWhatsAppShare on TumblrRedditEmailMoreTelegramLike this:Like Loading... Continue Reading
Dear Penny: My Handyman Says I Should Tip Him $20/Job. Seriously? Robin Hartill, CFP®, January 29, 2023 Dear Penny, I had a handyman with two helpers do remodeling in my house over a period of many months. Sometimes, all three came to my house; sometimes, he sent one or the other to work at my house. The last job he did for me, he said on his way out the door that […] This was originally published on The Penny Hoarder, which helps millions of readers worldwide earn and save money by sharing unique job opportunities, personal stories, freebies and more. The Inc. 5000 ranked The Penny Hoarder as the fastest-growing private media company in the U.S. in 2017. Share Work at Home maniaTweetWhatsAppShare on TumblrRedditEmailMoreTelegramLike this:Like Loading... Continue Reading
How to Organize Your Financial Life With a Budget Binder Nicole Dow, January 18, 2023 You’ve got receipts bursting out of your wallet. You’ve scribbled down financial goals on a random sheet on paper you can no longer find. You’ve forgotten the limit you gave yourself for grocery shopping this month. If any of that sounds familiar, your financial life could probably use a little organization. A budget binder can […] This was originally published on The Penny Hoarder, which helps millions of readers worldwide earn and save money by sharing unique job opportunities, personal stories, freebies and more. The Inc. 5000 ranked The Penny Hoarder as the fastest-growing private media company in the U.S. in 2017. Share Work at Home maniaTweetWhatsAppShare on TumblrRedditEmailMoreTelegramLike this:Like Loading... Continue Reading
Dear Penny: Should We Cut Out Kids’ Sports if We’re Always Broke? Robin Hartill, CFP®, January 18, 2023January 20, 2023 Dear Penny, We are a two-parent household with three children under 10. We make about $7,500 a month combined but still struggle and end up living paycheck to paycheck. We have no savings. We do not have credit cards, and our student loans are paid off. Our cars are paid off but often need repairs. […] This was originally published on The Penny Hoarder, which helps millions of readers worldwide earn and save money by sharing unique job opportunities, personal stories, freebies and more. The Inc. 5000 ranked The Penny Hoarder as the fastest-growing private media company in the U.S. in 2017. Share Work at Home maniaTweetWhatsAppShare on TumblrRedditEmailMoreTelegramLike this:Like Loading... Continue Reading
Dear Penny: Are We Jerks if We Don’t Pay $600 for My In-Laws’ Housecleaning? Robin Hartill, CFP®, January 8, 2023 Dear Penny, My husband’s parents have always expected their adult children to pay their way for restaurants and vacations, and whenever they need or want something that they don’t want to purchase. My father-in-law says his kids can afford it because they all have better jobs than he had, but he never paid for college […] This was originally published on The Penny Hoarder, which helps millions of readers worldwide earn and save money by sharing unique job opportunities, personal stories, freebies and more. The Inc. 5000 ranked The Penny Hoarder as the fastest-growing private media company in the U.S. in 2017. Share Work at Home maniaTweetWhatsAppShare on TumblrRedditEmailMoreTelegramLike this:Like Loading... Continue Reading