One more reason to stay inside

We’ve got your Friday rundown on all things finance as you wait out this weird weather [The Penny Hoarder] DAILY May 8, 2020 Hey Penny Hoarders, At this point in 2020, we’re all used to expecting the unexpected. But a polar vortex? In May?! The weird new weather pattern will leave half the country with record lows this weekend — and the other half with record highs. Um, OK 2020… OK. But hey, since you’ll probably spend the weekend avoiding the extreme temps, we’ve got some reading for you: Today, we’re talking about how to celebrate mom on a budget, smart ways to save extra money right now and a whole lot more. [Save Money]( How to Have a Low-Cost Mother’s Day While Quarantined at Home Our Mother’s Day brunch reservations may be cancelled this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the holiday. Here are seven ways to show love and appreciation for the mom in your life while you’re quarantined together. [Read Now]( To Mom, With Love This Mother’s Day, skip store-bought and make something (totally free) for Mom that will be remembered for years to come as a gift of love and hope during this difficult time. [Here are five ideas](. [Insurance]( [Instead of Cancelling Your Car Insurance to Save Money, Do These Things]( by Timothy Moore In the Penny Hoarder Community Have you visited our online Penny Hoarder community recently? It’s full of money-conscious Penny Hoarders (just like you!) who come together to answer questions, share advice and chat with like-minded people. This week, we saw community members (and our very own Dear Penny!) come together to answer one member’s question about their stimulus check and SSDI. [Check it out here]( [Moonlighting]( Access Work-From-Home Jobs & Free Tools From Moonlighting It’s tough to survive any crisis if there isn’t any money coming in. So one of the best things to do during the lockdown is to use all the extra time we have been granted to look for new job opportunities and build a financial safety net. [Moonlighting]( provides millions of jobs, including more than 200,000 work-from-home opportunities, and a set of business tools designed to virtually connect with others and help you create your own freelance business. The possibilities are endless, and Moonlighting is here to help. In response to the impact the coronavirus is having on workers and businesses across the country, these tools are available free of charge until further notice. [Get free access here]( SPONSORED Today's Quick Picks - Have extra money from your paycheck after you’ve taken care of the bills? Take [these simple steps to level up]( before next payday. - Ready to catch a break on your mortgage payments? It only takes 10 minutes to see if Figure can help you save hundreds of dollars on your mortgage payments. [Here’s how](. - Get cash back on purchases you were already planning to make: Simply find your store through Rakuten, shop as usual to earn cash back and get paid by PayPal or check. [Learn more](. [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%3D2aa19aa57d40419ab068482f5ee4384e%26amp%3B_e%3DTZZ0LqPnMkIecnKIm-PMnOmJ3N8GX9Q3usHVUE-NuLRVmVXt0TnqUhi2QBskDMzVfXygg2Q8xS3TgY7LEreDW5f4FC8-fG9mV-FAMD0Qh7sGxVsk38t8lBvru0T80uj8%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](.