5 ways to ride it out

Whoa, Nelly!

If the financial news has been a rough ride for you lately, you’re not the only one. It’s easy to feel like the economy is out of our control. But we found a fistful of ways you can take the reins of your finances even when the economy gets unruly.

1. Choose a 0% interest card

Debt is an income killer. Unlock spending power and reduce your credit card interest payments with a 0% interest card. Some cards even offer welcome bonuses up to $200.

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2. Switch banks

Don’t get complacent about your bank account. Whether you upgrade to a better account with your current bank or move your money to a different institution altogether, your deposits should be earning you the highest possible interest rates.

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3. Find your next remote role

The labor economy might be tight, but there are still remote job postings worth checking out. The Penny Hoarder just launched a new WFH job board where you can search for your next opportunity.

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4. Mine quick cash opportunities

If full- or even part-time employment isn’t your goal, we’ve found a bunch of other ways to improve your income. In fact, we found 50 ways, so there’s bound to be something here for you.

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5. Hunt down companies that owe you money

We don’t encourage vendettas, but fair is fair, and if a company wrongs you, you should get some kind of payback (within the bounds of the law, naturally). Are you eligible for any of these current class action settlements? If so, act fast — most of these have deadlines to submit your claim.

See If You Qualify →

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