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Just checking in — and bringing more tips and info to help you keep your finances on track [The Penny Hoarder] DAILY March 17, 2020 [Image] [The Motley Fool]( Hey Penny Hoarders, We’ve been talking a lot about the thing at the forefront of everyone’s minds: COVID-19. But finances don’t come to a screeching halt just because “normal” life does — so we’re going to continue to bring you our regular money-related content, too. Today, we’re talking about a little bit of both, including how gig companies are responding to the current epidemic and one stock pick that The Motley Fool predicts will dominate during a coming industry boom. [Make Money]( Gig Companies Respond to the Coronavirus. Here’s What Workers Can Expect The coronavirus is sowing major uncertainty in the gig economy, and a lot of people are worried about what will happen if they’re left without their gig income. Typically, gig workers don’t receive benefits — including sick leave — because they’re technically classified as independent contractors. And because of the very nature of gig services, they can’t simply bring their work home with them. Recently, though, some well-known gig companies have announced changes to their policies and app features that are aimed at curbing the spread of illnesses. Here’s what gig workers can expect. [Read Now]( Bankin’ On It Need a new bank account? Lots of banks offer sign-up bonuses. They’re not always advertised, but we did some digging for you: Here are [10 of the best bank bonuses and promotions]( we could find for March 2020. [Save Money]( [These 9 Pantry Essentials Will Let You Cook Practically Anything]( by Jen Smith Did You Know? Did you know we have an entire work-from-home jobs portal where you can go to find a list of remote jobs that are currently open? Well, now you know! [Check out our work-from-home jobs portal here]( and see if there’s a job that’s right for you. [Sponsored By:] [The Motley Fool]( Somethin’ To Brag About Everybody gets to brag a little here and there. Maybe you ran a marathon, or wrote a book. Maybe you didn’t hit snooze for an entire week. Maybe you baked a cake. Or maybe, way back in 2012, you predicted that Tesla would be a great investment — one that would, in time, see a 1,682% gain. Oh no wait — that was The Motley Fool. Now, [The Motley Fool]( (you know, that site that offers honest, straightforward research on all things investing and stocks) has a new stock pick from a little-known company that it thinks will dominate the coming 5G industry boom with its unique business model and technology. And you can get the exclusive new stock pick for free (yep, free) when you sign up for Stock Advisor today. Over the last 16 years, The Motley Fool Stock Advisor’s average stock pick has returned 324% (returns as of Oct. 11, 2019). That’s more than four times better than the S&P 500 — the index (or “basket” of stocks) that’s considered the best indicator of how large U.S. stocks are performing. Now, The Motley Fool is keeping a close eye on the 5G industry and what it predicts will be [a host of new wealth-building opportunities](. So don’t wait too long — when it comes to investing, time is your greatest tool. [The Motley Fool]( SPONSORED Today's Quick Picks - Feeling stuck? The first step toward getting yourself out of the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle is to build up a little financial cushion. Let’s call it your emergency fund. [How’s $1,000 sound]( - Car sharing made easy: With Turo’s online car sharing marketplace, you can book a rental car alternative or earn money sharing your own car. [Here’s how it works](. Word of the Day Spousal IRA (n): An individual retirement account you may be able to fund if you’re married, even if you earn little to no income. When you’re not officially employed (like when you’re a stay-at-home parent), your options for funding a retirement account are limited. But we’re guessing you’re going to want to retire someday — and that’s where a spousal IRA comes in. Of course, there are a few rules you should be aware of, [which is why we’re breaking down everything you need to know about this alternative type of retirement account](. 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](.