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7 Things You Need to Know About How to Get a New Job in 2025
There are about 7.7 million job openings in the U.S. While there is a great demand for people to fill these jobs, there are also record numbers of employees changing careers, hopping into a job search and swapping old jobs for better ones. So, if you are hoping to get hired, you need to stand...
Apr 18, 2026
Our Step-By-Step Guide to Setting Up an Online Clothing Resale Shop
Shopping usually means spending money — but what if you could use your passion for shopping to make some money? That’s a real possibility, thanks to the booming world of online clothing reselling. With platforms like Mercari, Poshmark and eBay, it’s easy to launch your own online clothing resale business. These six steps will help you...
Apr 3, 2026
20 of the Best Things to Sell on eBay
Do you have any “useless” stuff kicking around your home? Check out this list of surprising things you can sell on eBay. You could make way more money than you’d make at a garage sale — or get paid for something you were just going to throw out.
Apr 18, 2026
Dear Penny: I Have $84K in Student Loans. Can I Retire Next Year?
Is retiring in a year possible when you owe $84,000 in student loans? Dear Penny explores the options for dealing with debt.
Apr 18, 2026
How Does a Medicare Grocery Allowance Work — And Do You Qualify?
Who among us wouldn’t want an extra $100 each month to buy healthy food at our local grocery store? Factor in offering this benefit to older Americans, and it might seem like a no-brainer. Some Medicare plans do offer a grocery benefit, but they’re not common. In fact, original Medicare, the standard version provided by...
Apr 18, 2026
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Patrick Grieve is a tight-fisted skinflint who can typically be found scrounging around in dive bars, second-run movie theaters, and the nosebleed section of baseball stadiums on $1 Hot Dog Night. He’s also a writer, so The Penny Hoarder just felt like a natural fit for him.
Apr 4, 2026
6 Best Self-Directed IRAs
A self-directed IRA is a way to invest in non-traditional assets while reaping the tax benefits of an IRA. We've selected the best self directed IRA companies for crypto, forex, private equity, precious metals and real estate.
Apr 25, 2026
How to Retire Before 59½ Without Losing Your Shirt
You work all your life for the day you can sit back and relax. But the closer you get to retirement age, the slower those weeks seem to crawl. Your earliest retirement age depends on your age, your retirement savings and your cost of living. But if you’re heading into your 50s and frantically crunching...
Apr 18, 2026
Dear Penny: Do I Need My Ex-Husband’s Permission to Get His Social Security?
Dear H., No, you don’t need to contact your ex to claim his Social Security. Even Social Security won’t contact your ex to tell him you’re claiming his Social Security benefits. So please don’t worry that you’ll need to restart communication with your ex to get his permission here. But I get super nervous whenever...
Apr 18, 2026
Robinhood Review
For some users, Robinhood could be a good platform for investing—but there are reasons to be wary of any platform that treats markets almost like a game.
Apr 25, 2026
Hey, Type A: These 13 Detail-Oriented Jobs Are Perfect for You
Start taking color-coded notes! These 11 jobs are perfect for those people looking for Type A personality careers.
Apr 18, 2026
A 401(k) Can Help You Live Well in Retirement: Here Are the Details
What is a 401(k), and why is it a good idea to open one to save for retirement?
Apr 18, 2026