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How to start a proofreading career and more [ThePennyHoarder.com]( July 25th, 2018 Honestly, we thought we’d be done talking about the royal wedding at this point. But then we heard The Kingdom Choir (the group behind that incredible rendition of “Stand By Me”) landed a record deal, so we’re back in our feelings about it. Today, we’re going even deeper into our feelings as we talk about the closing of two of the last three Blockbusters in the U.S. First, this news… Does That Come with Two ‘Dai Shipping?| These days, it seems like you can buy just about anything on Amazon — including cars. No, really.[Hyundai recently partnered with the online e-commerce giant]( giving car buyers another way to shop. Clean Up Your App| Drugstore beauty products can be chock-full of icky ingredients — but “cleaner,” high-end makeup comes at a price. There has to be a middle ground, right? With the help of the Think Dirty app, [we found safer swaps for our fave drugstore products](. “It’s a No From Me”| We talk a lot about working from home. What’s not to love, right? No boss watching your every move, no need to change out of your jammies and plenty of time to stop and grab a snack or pet your dog. But believe it or not, [the work-at-home lifestyle is not for everyone](. Photo of the Day| Luke Kaledin restocks the shelves at Blockbuster. Tina Russell/The Penny Hoarder As of last month, there were three Blockbuster stores left in the U.S. As of last week, we’re down to one. The last two Alaska stores announced they’re calling it quits, leaving a lone survivor in Oregon. [We visited the Fairbanks location before the closures were announced]( get an inside look at what it’s like to work at the once great rental giant in a Netflix-dominated world. --------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by: --------------------------------------------------------------- The Sound of the Grammar Police| They’re. There. Their. You know the difference –– and wrong use of these words makes you cringe hard. Think of this, though: instead of getting annoyed when you see typos, have you ever considered getting paid to fix them?. [Proofread Anywhere]( is an online training resource that’ll teach you how to establish a lucrative side business through proofreading books, blogs and transcripts. From building your proofreading skills to learning how to market yourself as a business, [this *free* intro training course]( will provide you with the tools you need to be successful. All you’ll need is a fresh pair of eyes! If you already have experience proofreading, this course can also help you up your marketing game while improving your skills (you might even learn a few new ones). Most proofreaders can make $15 to $20 an hour –– and the most skilled ones can rake in $75 an hour or more. That’s not bad for catching dangling modifiers. (Those are just so tricky!) Ready to be your own boss? Get started with Proofread Anywhere today –– red pen not included. :) [LEARN MORE]( Brought to you by: The Sound of the Grammar Police| They’re. There. Their. You know the difference –– and wrong use of these words makes you cringe hard. Think of this, though: instead of getting annoyed when you see typos, have you ever considered getting paid to fix them? [Proofread Anywhere]( is an online training resource that’ll teach you how to establish a lucrative side business through proofreading books, blogs and transcripts. From building your proofreading skills to learning how to market yourself as a business, [this *free* intro training course]( will provide you with the tools you need to be successful. All you’ll need is a fresh pair of eyes! If you already have experience proofreading, this course can also help you up your marketing game while improving your skills (you might even learn a few new ones). Most proofreaders can make $15 to $20 an hour –– and the most skilled ones can rake in $75 an hour or more. That’s not bad for catching dangling modifiers. (Those are just so tricky!) Ready to be your own boss? Get started with Proofread Anywhere today –– red pen not included. :) [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- WORD OF THE DAY Autopay (n): A function that automatically deducts your monthly bill payments from your bank account. You can set up automatic payments with just about any vendor you purchase recurring goods or services from. Setting your accounts (like your utilities, rent or Netflix) to autopay not only provides peace of mind — it can also save you money on things like envelopes, stamps and late fees. Plus, if you’re trying to pay off debt, [setting up automatic payments will make the whole process just a little bit smoother]( especially if you’re using the debt snowball method. The Penny Hoarder | 490 1st Ave S, Suite 800 | Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701 | United States [Unsubscribe]( from all email from The Penny Hoarder. Questions? View our [Privacy Policy](. Having trouble reading this email? You can [view it online](.