Pocket $500 Extra

Sometimes it feels like your bills are working together behind your back. One minute you're doing fine. Next, your electric bill is higher than expected, your grocery receipt looks suspicious, and your bank account is asking for a moment of silence. When money gets tight, it's easy to feel stuck. But you don't always need a second job or a complete life overhaul to create some breathing room. There are actually a handful of simple ways to bring in extra cash, cut a few costs, and put some money back in your pocket this week. Because if your bills are going to keep showing up uninvited, your money should too.

SUNDAY

Dear Penny: My Sister's Scamming Our Dad

We all know scammers are out there, but what do you do when the scam seems to be coming from inside the family home? In this installment of Dear Penny, we explore a sad tale of how sharing a rental with family members went terribly awry. 

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MONDAY

Earn Extra Cash 30 Minutes or Less

How much time do you spend online scrolling, clicking and buying things? It's probably more than 30 minutes a day. But what if you could be earning money during that time instead?

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TUESDAY

The State of Debt in America

We asked 1,000 U.S. adults about their debt — what's causing it, their feelings about it and how they manage. We learned that nearly 70% of Americans say they’re in debt, with inflation as the number one culprit. That's just the tip of the iceberg.

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WEDNESDAY

Upgrade Your Life, Not Your Expenses

Upgrading your life doesn’t always mean spending more. Sometimes it’s just about knowing where the hidden wins are hiding.

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THURSDAY

The Cons of Early Retirement

Leaving the corporate rat race while you’re still young is a worthy goal, but it isn’t all rainbows and butterflies. So consider these cons of early retirement before taking the plunge into a new chapter of life.

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