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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 4, 2026
Best Gold Stocks of 2026
Owning physical gold is expensive and complicated, which makes buying gold stocks a great way for individual investors to get the gold exposure they need.
Apr 25, 2026
Learn the Ways of the Financial World through Video Games
Video games offer a way to escape and have a little fun. But did you know they can also act as tools for financial education? This could be as simple as teaching kids about budgeting, but could also influence a career in the finance world. We’ll look at how some existing games simulate real-world economic...
Apr 18, 2026
How to Start a Business in Retirement
Want to start a business in retirement? For some people, retirement life conjures up images of five-hour afternoon naps, leisurely strolls at the park and cruise trips to the Bahamas. But what if you've got more to give and don’t want to kick your feet up just yet? Starting a biz might just be the...
Apr 18, 2026
Broke? Busy? Bored? Presenting 31 Side Hustles (With Resources to Help You Get Started)
Side hustles can be a great way to boost your income and pursue your passions. Here are 10 of the best side hustles to consider.
Apr 18, 2026
Dear Penny: I’m Collecting Money From My Late Husband’s Pension. Can I Still Do That if I Remarry?
Dear Penny: I’m 81 years old and collecting money from my late husband’s pension. Can I still do that if I remarry?
Apr 18, 2026
I Rented a Friend: Here’s What it’s Like to Pay a Professional Pal
What is it like to rent companionship via RentAFriend? I found out by renting a friend for a stroll through Chicago.
Apr 4, 2026
11 Startup Business Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
Sometimes we think of starting a business as some major, risky, life-changing expense that will require a huge loan or major funding from investors. But that’s simply not the case. Sure, if you’re opening up a downtown restaurant or a retail outlet, then you’ll probably need big bucks to get off the ground. However, there...
Apr 4, 2026
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Writer Elizabeth Djinis is a contributor to The Penny Hoarder, often writing about selling goods online through social platforms. Her work has appeared in Teen Vogue, Smithsonian Magazine and the Tampa Bay Times.
Apr 18, 2026
9 Real Ways to Make Money From Your Phone
Do you know how many times you’ve picked up your phone so far today? What if the next time you picked it up, it wasn’t to text or doom scroll, but to make some extra money? It is possible, and we’re going to tell you how to make money from your phone. Most of these...
Apr 4, 2026
Side Hustle to Serious Cash — How to Start an Airbnb Business
At this point, you might have stayed at an Airbnb on your travels. But have you thought about becoming a host? Here’s how to become an Airbnb host and make money.
Apr 4, 2026
Leaving Your Job? Here Are 5 Options for Your 401(k)
When you move on from your job, you have options for what to do with your 401(k) or similar retirement plan. You can: Leave it where it is. Roll it over into your new employer’s plan or a personal 401(k) if you are self-employed. Convert it to an IRA. Convert it to a Roth IRA....
Apr 18, 2026