So you want to be a TikTok star

The true costs of seeking online adoration [The Penny Hoarder Daily]( [Pursuing a Career as an Internet Star is Not Always Easy — Or Cheap]( [You Too Can YouTube]( [But can you afford it?]( These days young people consider YouTuber or TikToker to be legitimate careers they can aspire to. You might get to be your own boss, but pursuing a career as an internet or social media star is not always easy — or cheap. Our report on [common financial pitfalls for those seeking internet stardom]( may have some folks rethinking their career goals.   [Drop $10K In Debt With These 9 Services]( Is your debt holding you back from pursuing your dreams? Maybe you want to buy a house or launch a home business or pursue a career on YouTube, but that mountain of debt is always in the way. Here are [nine services that can help you drop your debt]( from a mountain to a molehill, ranging from little side hustles for extra cash to full-on debt relief. [🏔️ Drop Your Debt](   [TikTok Money Trends Explained: Loud Budgeting]( [TikTok Money Trends Explained: Loud Budgeting]( Loud budgeting is a fresh TikTok trend that emerged just this year. It's about empowering people to be vocal about their financial goals. It might be loud, but if you're not on TikTok, you might not have heard of it. Don't worry — we're here to help [explain the latest (and loudest) social media trend in personal finance](.   [How to Grow that $1K in Your Bank Account]( Loudly or quietly, with or without TikTok, you've budgeted your way to $1,000 in the bank. Great! But [keep that momentum going]( with these seven things you can do to make it grow even more. [Never do these things with your money]( [4 Non-Social Media Apps That Pay]( TikTok and YouTube aren't the only apps making people money. Here are four apps that not only [pay you to use them]( — they have nothing to do with social media.   [How to Vet Financial Advice From TikTok]( As we've learned in this newsletter, TikTok isn't just for dancing anymore. You can also lose a lot of money following financial advice from TikTok "experts" who may not be experts at all. We'll leave you with this article explaining how you can [tell the pros from the frauds]( so you don't unwittingly scroll your way down into financial doom.   [We'll Text You More Money Tips]( Some of the links in this post are from our sponsors. We provide you with accurate, reliable information. [Learn more]( about how we make money and select our advertising partners. We’re letting you know because it’s what Honest Abe would do. After all, he is on our favorite coin. © 2024 The Penny Hoarder. All rights reserved. 490 1st Ave S. Suite 800 | Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 | U.S. [View in browser]( [Mailing preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy](