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Independent Contractor Taxes: A Beginner’s Guide
Don’t wait til April to figure out how to file independent contractor taxes. Here’s a crash course in what you need to know about how to file taxes for freelance work.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
50 Cheap Gifts Your Friends Will Never Know Cost Less Than $10
Holiday shopping doesn’t have to break the bank — and cheap gift ideas CAN be fun and luxurious. Here are 50 fun gifts under $10 that you’ll be proud to watch your friends unwrap.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
These 6 Gas Rewards Programs Take the Sting Out of Gas Prices
Your weekly trip to the station never really ends at the pump, does it? Check out these fuel rewards programs, which can save you money on more than just gas.
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Discover 5% Bonus Categories, Q2 2026: Restaurants, Home Improvement
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Discover it® Cash Back and Discover it® Student Cash Back cardholders can earn bonus cash back at restaurants and home improvement stores, making the second quarter of the year an ideal time for al fresco dining and renovation projects.
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
50 Easy Ways You Could Make Extra Money This Month
Ready to pad your bank account? We found 50 ways to make money you might not know about…
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
15 Strange Ketchup Hacks That Actually Work
Ketchup has been around long enough to earn its spot on the table, but its potential goes far beyond dipping sauces and sandwich spreads. Some say it’s just a condiment. Others have tested that theory—and ended up surprised. These odd uses might raise an eyebrow, but they’ve got the results to back them up. Make...
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
PayPal Wants to Help You Invest Money Every Time You Shop Online
PayPal is teaming up with the Acorns investing app that helps you grow your spare change. The two apps will be linked beginning in early 2018.
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Sezzle Review: Everything You Need to Know About the Buy Now, Pay Later App
A brand-new MacBook for work, a pair of new Pumas for the running trail, or a replacement Android smartphone — sometimes big purchases can be a brutal financial hit. That was until Sezzle came along to give a bit of sizzle to shopping. A buy now, pay later service, Sezzle helps make large purchases more...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Here’s When It’s Worth It to Buy That Super-Expensive Rice
Rice has a prominent place in many Penny Hoarder kitchens, but not all of it is dirt cheap. When is it worth it to splurge?
Apr 4, 2026
Retirement
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Janet Keeler has an Ed.D. in Educational Program Development and a master's in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of South Florida. She has taught journalism at the Unversity of South Florida St. Petersburg since 2011. Janet worked for 35 years at daily newspapers, including 15 years as the Food and Travel Editor at the Tampa Bay Times. She is a frequent judge in journalism competitions including the James Beard Foundation awards. The Society of Professional Journalists and Florida Society of News Editors have honored her work.
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
40 Best Companies For Remote Work in 2026: Work From Home or Anywhere
Ready to ditch the cubicle and communal kitchen? This list of work-from-home companies will have you doing just that.
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Advantages of In-Person Banking vs Online-Only
It turns out, most of us still like to take care of business in person. According to a TD Bank survey, three out of five respondents prefer visiting a bank branch in person when making important financial decisions. Yes, we love the convenience of online banking and its time-saving tools. But when it comes to...
Apr 18, 2026