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Smart tips for earning more AND saving more — plus, the $400 unemployment explained [The Penny Hoarder] DAILY DAILY August 13, 2020 Hey Penny Hoarders, Today, we’re just over here wondering what the next 2020 “phase” will be. Gardens? Tended. Bread? Baked. Homes? Rearranged. TikTok dances? Learned. Books? Read. Crafts? Crafted. Puzzles? Puzzled. Online shopping? Uh, yeah, let’s not even go there. So what’s next? Of course, we’re voting for “launching a side gig that brings in the big bucks,” but hey, you do you. Today, we’re talking about one person who did manage to bring in the big bucks through his new side gig, how to self-publish a book and what we know about the $400 unemployment boost so far (plus a whole lot more!). [Make Money]( What We Know About President Trump’s New $400 Boost to Unemployment On July 31, the $600-a-week Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation expired, leaving millions of out-of-work Americans wondering how they’re going to pay the bills. Lawmakers have been attempting to come up with a second stimulus package that both parties can agree on, but… they didn’t. And now they’re on a recess until Sept. 8. So, over the weekend, President Trump took action on his own, with four executive orders intended to fill the relief gap (one of which boosts unemployment payments by $400 per week.) The whole thing is a lot more complicated than it sounds, but don’t worry: We have answers to your FAQs about the state of unemployment right now. [Read Now]( $8K in One Month? It’s Possible Sam Lyon made $8,000 (yep, that’s the correct number of zeroes) in one month as an Uber Eats delivery driver. The gig-work app has proven especially popular during the pandemic — but Lyon didn’t rake in all that cash by cruising around town for a couple of hours here and there. It took a lot of work — and some smarts. [Now, he’s sharing his best tips with you](. [Save Money]( [How to Eat the Parts of Your Fruits and Veggies You Usually Trash]( by Nicole Dow Have Something to Say? So you’ve written your masterpiece — or at least something you think the world should see. Now what? Check out our guide on [how to self-publish a book from start to finish](. Your Work-From-Home Job is Out There We’re pretty darn sure of that — which is why we spend hours each week scouring the internet and compiling a list of open positions in our work-from-home jobs portal! We vet each job and company, and we make a note of things like schedule requirements, pay and benefits where applicable. Ready to (finally) find the work-from-home job that’s right for you? [Check out the portal here](. SPONSORED Today's Quick Picks - Paying off debt is (much) easier said than done. If you feel like your payoff progress has stalled, don’t freak out: Here are [eight creative strategies you probably haven’t tried yet](. - Sure, we all make mistakes — but you don’t want to make mistakes with your money. [Here are seven big ones to avoid](. - It’s time to get organized. No, you don’t have to label every drawer and bin in your house, but you should start getting your finances in order. [Here’s how]( 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%3D65d9911500da492e98228c63c10c4485%26amp%3B_e%3DLB_GONNJS7Sl-KpSFZdcz0rWlfHENjfZ7CuPqi2OMylRWGtMmfi3nzh1KKjj2guszELpuIsGiT3ld-bf0BLhkMksZc8vdckXu2OLVu_QO9AZreg1pRtye1NBQsX2poCs%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](.