Enough already, 2020

Here’s to brighter days ahead — plus, how to set Future You up for success [The Penny Hoarder] DAILY May 5, 2020 Hey Penny Hoarders, Just when you thought 2020 couldn’t get any worse (or more apocalyptic), murder hornets have arrived in the U.S. (Technically they’re Asian giant hornets, but they’ve earned the nickname “murder hornets” because they kill honeybees.) If you haven’t read about them… maybe don’t. Save yourself the anxiety. Now, on to much more pleasant things, like a story about people who are getting creative when it comes to earning during isolation (dad jokes, anyone?), clever, frugal ways to reuse things you’d normally throw out and a big announcement we’re so excited about! [Make Money]( With Incomes Down, These People Aren’t Buckling. They’re Getting Creative As businesses temporarily shut down across the country, many Americans began working from home. But what about the people who weren’t able to take their jobs home with them? The pandemic wiped out a large portion of income for these workers and small business owners whose livelihoods depended on face-to-face time — but their creativity is helping them find new ways to make money during coronavirus. [Read Now]( Invest In Future You You were fiiiiinally ready to get into the investing game… and then the global pandemic happened. Now you’re wondering if investing even makes sense for you anymore. Here’s the deal: If you want to get into investing, you shouldn’t wait for the “perfect” time — and generally, the earlier you start, the better. To help you learn the ins and outs of investing — including what to know about investing in this “new economy” — we’ve launched our latest email bootcamp about all things investing! [Sign Up]( [Save Money]( [16 Clever Ways to Repurpose Things You’d Normally Throw Away]( by Katherine Snow Smith Dear Penny… “I’ve been thinking about getting a dog for a little over a year now. The recent stay-at-home order has increased my dog fever! … How expensive is it to have a dog?” Coronavirus quarantine is giving this week’s letter writer something to chew on, and as a rescue-dog parent herself, [Dear Penny explains the costs]( aspiring dog moms and dads should prepare for. Looking for a Work-From-Home Job? Every day, we scour the internet for new remote job opportunities to share with you in our work-from-home job portal. We vet each job and company, and we make a note of things like schedule requirements, pay and benefits where applicable. Ready to find the work-from-home job that’s right for you? [Check out the portal here](. SPONSORED Today's Quick Picks - You’re ready (like, really ready) to be out of debt. But you feel like you’ve tried everything, and your debt is still there. [Here are the strategies to try next](. - You don’t have to be a millionaire to manage your money like one. These are [simple money moves any normal, non-millionaire person can make]( today as you work toward achieving your big goals. - There’s no such thing as a money tree — but if you know where to look, the internet is full of opportunities for scoring free cash. [Here’s where to find it](. [COVID-19]( Follow us on: [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube]( [SHARE WITH A FRIEND](mailto:?subject=Check out this newsletter from The Penny Hoarder&body=Hey!%0D%0A%0D%0AI've been reading The Penny Hoarder newsletters and thought you'd be interested too.%0D%0A%0D%0AI get smart tips and strategies for making and managing money delivered straight to my inbox. Let The Penny Hoarder help you re-prioritize and improve your finances. Click here to see the newsletter I just read!%0D%0A%0D%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Flinks.thepennyhoarder.com%2Fe%2Fevib%3F_t%3D23a8fe520b1043d0ac0c91a3ebd443bb%26amp%3B_m%3D24ecf0a9418c479d97ccd5c3f5712117%26amp%3B_e%3D21gCwHCQhdqehobE4BZGVbEFfS7fO81DieTcKhXEX6h_8GoylIUYsIO-lSF-NoxVtNrbvuMIG4qL12qpQRlzgXciemBOQCLpySbOF2TyfSfPKNJR3y-Sf_GBfq1VCvbt%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AIf you like what you see, sign up using the link below.%0D%0A%0D%0A [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](.