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Debt Management
Dealing With Debt? Here’s What You Need to Know About Collection Agencies
Debt collection is a serious business, and collectors can rely on scare tactics to try to get you to pay. Here’s what you need to know if your debt is sent to collections.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Want To Raise A Financially Savvy Kid? Start With These 15 Books
Your kid can name every dinosaur and recite 38 fun facts about space... but ask them what a budget is, and suddenly, they’ve got amnesia. Sound familiar? Teaching kids about money doesn't have to feel like giving a TED Talk to a goldfish. The trick? Books that don’t preach. So, here are 15 books that’ll...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
12 Recession-Proof Side Hustles to Help You Weather a Financial Storm
Headlines about the economy can be unsettling. If you're worried about a recession, what’s a worker to do? Start a side hustle. Having another job on the side before things get too rough can create a buffer. Many people find that a second, part-time job provides extra financial stability, especially in an unstable economy. 12...
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Make the Most of the Coins in Your Change Jar
Do you keep your spare change in a coin jar or container? It could add up to a pretty decent sum! Here’s how to make the most of this extra cash.
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
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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
Insurance
Whole Life Insurance 101: A Simple Guide to These Complicated Policies
Life insurance is one of those touchy subjects no one likes to talk about, let alone research or recognize its existence. In a world that’s all about living your best life, life insurance just doesn’t fit. We’re here to tell you that not only is it OK to talk about life insurance, but finding the...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Piggy Banks vs. Banking Apps: Teaching Kids About Money in the Digital Age
In a world full of banking apps and digital transactions, the best ways to impart money lessons for kids are offline, says financial planner Liz Frazier.
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Dear Penny: My Estranged Husband is Inconsistent With His Financial Contributions. What Should I Do?
Dear Wit’s, I’ll be blunt: This sounds like more than an issue of not “seeing eye to eye.” This sounds like a toxic and possibly abusive relationship. Not all abuse is physical (although ruining a vacation with a violent outburst certainly is). Financial abuse can include all kinds of controlling or manipulative behaviors that harm your...
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
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
Retirement
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
Budget Planner
6 Money Moves to Make After You Buy Your First House
New homeowners: Congratulations on your big purchase! Now that you’ve settled it, it’s time to get your finances back in order. Here are our favorite tips for you.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
8 Hispanic Influencers Who Are Helping Their Communities Build Wealth
Our cultural background and upbringing often shapes how we navigate our lives — including our financial lives. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’d like to shine a spotlight on several personal finance experts from the Latinx community who are championing for more inclusivity within the financial industry and are doing their part to raise...
Apr 4, 2026