March. Monday. Money Motivation.

Here’s how to start the month off on the right financial foot [The Penny Hoarder] DAILY March 2, 2020 Hey Penny Hoarders, It’s Monday, it’s the start of a new month and it’s, well, a good day to have a good day. Let’s kick off the week with a little March Monday money motivation (say that five times fast). Today, we’re talking about an alternative to the monthly budget, how to snag free movie tickets and one big announcement we’re super (super!) excited about. [Paycheck Budgeting]( Paycheck Budgeting: An Alternative to the Monthly Budget Do the words “monthly budget” make your stomach hurt? We get it. Planning all your spending and bill paying for an entire month can feel pretty overwhelming — especially when you get paid a couple of times a month. Creating a budget around each paycheck can be useful because you’re dealing with money that’s actually in your account. Whether you’re living payday to payday or you just want to keep better track of how each paycheck is spent, the paycheck budget may be right for you. [Read Now]( Can You Tell We’re Excited? Well, that’s ‘cause we are. Why? Because we’re launching Debits & Credits, a monthly newsletter devoted to all things credit, debt and budgeting. That’s right: This is one more awesome way for you to get exactly the content you want. [Head over to the preference center to opt in to receive Debits & Credits]( when we launch it later this month! [Free Movie Tickets]( [3 Ways for Movie Buffs to Snag Free Tickets to Advance Movie Screenings]( by Althea Clarke Dear Penny… “We are at a dilemma with taking care of an aging parent. We have a room in the house that the kids no longer occupy. Dad is free to move into it but wants more independence without having funds for such independence.” This week, [Dear Penny offers practical advice in response to this letter-writer’s big dilemma]( — but she also shares why it’s important for the dad to be an active participant in this decision-making process. In The Penny Hoarder Community Thinking about starting a business? Last week in the community, one Penny Hoarder shared the “filter” they use when they’re coming up with business ideas — a filter that helps them weed out the so-so ideas and focus on the great ones. Interested in learning more? [Check out this thread in the community]( Today's Quick Picks - Starting to wonder if you’ll ever be out of debt? It might be time to ask for help. Get your [free consultation and savings estimate]( from Accredited Debt Relief and let the experts step in. - Expecting some money back from Uncle Sam? Here are [four smart, strategic things to do with your income tax refund](. (Some of these could even make you more money!) - You’ve been really responsible with your money lately — but still, you can’t seem to get your credit score over that 700 hump. Don’t give up! [Here are four things you can do this week to help kickstart a move in the right direction](. Word of the Day Freelance marketplace (n): An online hub where freelancers can go to look for work opportunities posted by businesses and individuals. Freelance marketplaces are especially popular with those budding freelancers who are just starting out in their freelance career and are looking to build up a client portfolio. Upwork is one of the more popular freelance marketplaces on the internet right now — but it’s not the only one. [Expand your horizons when it comes to finding freelance gigs with these alternative marketplaces, job boards and organizations](. Follow us on: [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube]( [Image] The Penny Hoarder | 490 1st Ave S, Suite 800 | Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701 | United States [Update mailing preferences](. If you no longer wish to receive emails, [unsubscribe here](. Questions? View our [Privacy Policy](. [View this message in browser](.