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...here in Florida — so why not take a trip? [ThePennyHoarder.com]( Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Brought to you by: Ooh, boy. Wasn’t that Monday just… the Monday-est? We’re glad it’s over, and we’re looking forward to a better day today as we talk about dream jobs, dogs and how to get a little extra help doing your taxes this year. First, this news… It’s (Almost) Always Sunny| Getting tired of all the snow and ice? If you’re wishing for a Florida vacay but wondering what in the world there is to do when a multi-day trip to Disney World is out of the budget, don’t worry: [These day trips from Orlando will help pry you from Mickey Mouse’s magical — and expensive — grip](. Squad Up | ModSquad, a digital engagement company that provides customer support and social media management services to high-profile brands including the NFL, [is looking for a community support associate to join its remote Vimeo support team](. If you have great customer service skills, a positive attitude and live on the East Coast, this role might be for you. BRB, Studying Abroad| Studying abroad can change your life — and it’s not just for trust fund babies. In fact, the experts we interviewed shared their tips on how to get international travel and study fully paid for. Interested in studying in another country? These [scholarship and aid programs have application periods opening in January, February and April](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Dream It, Believe It, Achieve It| Close your eyes and picture your ideal job (but just for a second, then come back and finish reading). Have an image in your head? Great. Now, is that image in your head you petting and playing with dogs (or cats) all day… but for money? We know, we know — it’s almost spooky how spot-on we were just then. Our psychic powers aside, if you love animals as much as we do (we’re kind of obsessed), you should consider becoming a pet sitter. Why? Well, having a side gig as a pet sitter means you can get paid to watch animals — all while working a flexible schedule. Does a job get any better than that? If you need a more practical reason to offer your tennis-ball-throwing, belly-scratching, kitten-wrangling services, we’ve got that too: Pet sitting as a side hustle is on the rise — which means it’s an in-demand service — so right now is prime time to get in the game and establish your biz. And with [one pet sitter we spoke to earning $300 per weekend and another reporting $10,000 in earnings for the last year]( make no (dog) bones about it: You’ll seriously *dig* this side gig. --------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by: --------------------------------------------------------------- Season’s Greetings| There’s a season for everything, right? There’s the holiday season, election season, the flu season and allergy season. There are awards seasons, TV seasons, football seasons and fishing seasons. But then there’s tax season, which, as far as seasons go, can be an unpleasant one for some people. Doing your taxes can be confusing (especially if you’ve gone through a big life change recently), and with all the tax law changes taking place this year, the process might seem that much more complicated. But that’s why TurboTax exists. TurboTax can help you get your questions answered — and your taxes filed — while making the process as smooth and straightforward as possible. Yep, [TurboTax]( makes tax season (dare we say it?) easy. You tell it about your life — your job, your living situation, your family, any charitable donations you’ve made — and TurboTax will calculate your return with 100% accuracy, guaranteed. Simply snap a picture of your W-2, verify your info and watch as TurboTax begins filling out all the right forms for you. Then, TurboTax will comb through more than 350 possible tax deductions and credits so you get your maximum refund. If you want advice as you go or need additional help navigating those new tax laws, this year you can take advantage of [TurboTax Live]( and get unlimited help on demand from real CPAs while you do your taxes. Then, before you file, CPAs will also review your return line by line for 100% confidence (they’re serious about that guarantee). Plus, you can get started for free and pay nothing until you file. Yeah, there are good seasons and not-so-fun seasons… but [thanks to TurboTax]( tax season no longer has to be one of the not-so-fun ones. [LEARN MORE]( Brought to you by: Season’s Greetings| There’s a season for everything, right? There’s the holiday season, election season, the flu season and allergy season. There are awards seasons, TV seasons, football seasons and fishing seasons. But then there’s tax season, which, as far as seasons go, can be an unpleasant one for some people. Doing your taxes can be confusing (especially if you’ve gone through a big life change recently), and with all the tax law changes taking place this year, the process might seem that much more complicated. But that’s why TurboTax exists. TurboTax can help you get your questions answered — and your taxes filed — while making the process as smooth and straightforward as possible. Yep, [TurboTax]( makes tax season (dare we say it?) easy. You tell it about your life — your job, your living situation, your family, any charitable donations you’ve made — and TurboTax will calculate your return with 100% accuracy, guaranteed. Simply snap a picture of your W-2, verify your info and watch as TurboTax begins filling out all the right forms for you. Then, TurboTax will comb through more than 350 possible tax deductions and credits so you get your maximum refund. If you want advice as you go or need additional help navigating those new tax laws, this year you can take advantage of [TurboTax Live]( and get unlimited help on demand from real CPAs while you do your taxes. Then, before you file, CPAs will also review your return line by line for 100% confidence (they’re serious about that guarantee). Plus, you can get started for free and pay nothing until you file. Yeah, there are good seasons and not-so-fun seasons… but [thanks to TurboTax]( tax season no longer has to be one of the not-so-fun ones. [LEARN MORE]( --------------------------------------------------------------- WORD OF THE DAY CPA (n): A Certified Public Accountant is an accountant who has passed rigorous work and education requirements to ensure their competency and knowledge in the finance and accounting realm. In other words, CPAs know their money stuff — and it’s their job to know your money stuff, too. Times it might be worth it to seek the help of a tax professional like a CPA: when you’re just plain unsure about something on your tax form, when you undergo a big life change (like buying a new home, getting married or having a baby) or when you start a new side gig (like when your pet sitting biz gets off the ground). But while having a little up front tax advice can make your transition to small business ownership a whole lot smoother, it isn’t the only thing to consider; here are 10 more tips (aside from hiring professional financial know-how) that will [help you survive and thrive when you kickstart your side gig](. 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](.