The 5 Best Sites to Sell Gift Cards Online

by Adam HardyContributor Whether it’s a birthday, graduation or holiday, it’s likely that you’ll get a stack of gift cards for any celebration. Also likely: You’ll end up with a few you can’t use or don’t want. Maybe your boss gave you a Starbucks gift card, but you aren’t a coffee drinker. Or your Aunt Rita gave you a generous $75 for a steakhouse, but you’re a vegetarian. There is

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Best Checking Accounts June 2022

Varo BankBest for Cash BackUp to 5.00%APYAxos Bank Essential Checking AccountBest for Unlimited ATM AccessUp to 1.25%APYChime SpendingBest for Digital Features0.50%APYAlly Interest CheckingBest for No Fee PerksUp to 0.25%APYby Kathleen GarvinContributorDo you remember why you chose your current checking account?If you got started early, your parents might have helped you open a kids’ checking or savings account at their bank’s branch. Or maybe you went with the credit union down

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%%title%% · %%sitename%% Dear Penny: Am I Responsible for My Husband's $60K Car Loan if He Dies?

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challengesby Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorI’m happily married (25 years) and retired for medical reasons (I’m 58). My husband makes good money. We are meeting all of our basic needs, but his retirement is severely underfunded.We had to dig out of debt recently and are down to one zero-interest credit card we still owe about $18,000 on. Our home will be paid off in about four

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What is the Dark Web?

by Michael ArchambaultSenior WriterThe “dark web.”It’s an ominous-sounding term that crops up in discussions about internet security. So you might be wondering what the dark web is and how it can affect you. You could find yourself in trouble if your information shows up in this dark layer of the internet — and may even find your financial security and sensitive personal information at risk.Let’s break down the dark web,

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20 Great Jobs For Retirees for Flexibility and Extra Cash

by Kent McDillContributor Quick Navigation 20 Part-time Jobs for Retirees Substitute Teacher School Support Worker Tutor School Bus Driver Shuttle Bus Driver Tour Conductor Patient Advocate Child Care Provider Virtual Assistant Bookkeeper Umpire and Referee Pet Sitting and Pet Walker Freelance Writer Call Center Employee Freelance Bartender Shopping Specialist Security Guard Seasonal Job Employee Baker/Butcher Specialty Store Employee Who even knows what “retired’’ means anymore? You might have left the

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Our Guide to 14 of the Best TV Streaming Services

by Jenna LimbachContributor With streaming services growing in popularity, many companies are offering their own version. Whether you’re cutting ties with cable or trying to supplement your current service, you want to find what works with your budget and personal taste. You can’t subscribe to them all, so which do you pick? Don’t worry. We’ve compared 14 of the most popular streaming services on the market so you don’t have

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How to Save on Gas: 20 Ways to Ease the Pain at the Pump

by Steve Gillman, Nicole Dow Filling up the gas tank can be a thoroughly miserable experience as you watch the counter flip past $40, then $50, and keep on going. But you can save money on gas based on where you fill up, how you pay, when you visit the gas station, how you drive and even the condition of your car. We’ve compiled 20 smart tips to help you

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176 Military Discounts for Active Duty, Retirees and More

by Kent McDillContributor Quick Navigation 176 Ways for Military Personnel to Save Money Restaurants Movie Theaters Theme/Amusement Parks Miscellaneous Entertainment Air Travel Hotels Car Rental Miscellaneous Travel Cruise Lines Banking Hardware Stores Apparel/Shoes Communications and Electronics Vehicles Auto Parts and Service Sporting Goods Jewelry Miscellaneous Offers There is no real way for American civilians to offer proper thanks to the servicemen and servicewomen who put their lives on the line

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Where to Find Low-Cost and Free Mental Health Services

by The Penny Hoarder Staff When you have poor or no health insurance, you might prioritize other issues over mental health care. A single session with a therapist could cost $100 to $300 or more, which can be a major burden — or just an impossible cost — for a lot of people. This could mean ignoring undiagnosed issues or skipping treatment you know you need. Even if you don’t

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Most Crypto Investors Adopt Hold Strategy, Say They Don’t Blink at Price Swings

by Rachel Christian, CEPF®Senior WriterCryptocurrency investors are planning for the long term, targeting their digital assets toward retirement and future generations.According to a new survey by The Penny Hoarder in partnership with The Kim Komando Show, nearly seven out of 10 cryptocurrency investors said they would invest some of their retirement funds into crypto if given the opportunity.The survey — which polled 2,003 regular and occasional crypto investors — also

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