Chicken soup for the wallet

A chance to earn $200, investing in real estate as a non-mogul and the “gateway budget” [The Penny Hoarder] DAILY DAILY August 19, 2020 Hey Penny Hoarders, Ever just have one of those days? We seem to be having them more and more often, but you know what? We know there are brighter days ahead, so we’re choosing to focus on that. In the meantime, we’re brewing a second pot of coffee, putting on a real outfit and chatting about all things finance (because that always seems to make us feel better). Today, we’re talking about the “gateway to budgeting,” how to earn $200 for your best story and nine ways to invest in real estate (even if you’re no mogul). [Budgeting]( Expense Tracking: Stay on Top of Your Finances Without a Budget At this point, you know having a budget is key to staying on top of your finances. But while other people seem to be SO GOOD at budgeting… you just can’t get the hang of it. Listen, we’ve been there. We know budgeting can be a tedious, frustrating project. And that’s exactly why we looked into another method for managing your money — one that doesn’t involve planning out where every last cent goes ahead of time. This method is called expense tracking, and we like to think of it as a sort of gateway to budgeting. [Read Now]( Chicken Soup for the Wallet Got a good story to tell? Chicken Soup for the Soul is accepting stories and poems to include in upcoming books. [You’ll earn $200 if yours is chosen](. [Investing]( [9 Ways to Invest in Real Estate — Even if You’re No Mogul]( by Robin Hartill, CFP® Interested in Selling on Amazon? Amazon is hosting its largest ever U.S. event: Amazon Accelerate, Sept. 1-3. If you’re interested in selling on Amazon, [don’t miss this free online summit]( covering everything from pricing and promotions to using sponsored ads to reach more customers. In the Penny Hoarder Community Dear Penny: “I have three loans I want to pay off… which should I pay off first or should I save the extra money each month and just pay what I have been?” The excellent financial questions have already started rolling in over in The Penny Hoarder community’s LIVE Q&A with Dear Penny (aka Robin Hartill, CFP®). Check out [Dear Penny’s answer to this community member’s question here]( — and then post your own question for Penny to answer! SPONSORED Today's Quick Picks - Savings account not looking quite how you’d like it to? Saving money is no easy feat, but that’s where [this seven-day savings challenge can help](. - It’s your money — you decide what to do with it. Whether you want to consolidate credit card debt at a lower interest rate or just need cash on hand, [Figure can help you access your home equity]( in as few as five days.1 - If you’re a parent, you’re another level of busy (especially right now). Before you get too overwhelmed, [make these smart money moves](. (Heck, you can do some of these by the end of today!) 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%3Dfbe9e9ac10dc460699464352fba658d3%26amp%3B_e%3Dg8RU3pVEhjVf674hUBpWgVq5HZYFlFTx7-g1M5o8nommGezYWQQyH_-jieDwItjCJxAsn6LuCRnQkxVOmAoVFTmerxxOcaNLw6iwa6Mo5DxoBDuXCRQWTG1yqjcJQyle%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AIf you like what you see, sign up using the link below.%0D%0A%0D%0A [Image] 1Terms and conditions apply. Visit Figure.com for details. Figure Lending LLC is an Equal Opportunity Lender. NMLS #1717824 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](.