On the haunt... er, *hunt*

Here's what "impulse spending" is — plus your chance at $1K to use however you need [The Penny Hoarder] DAILY DAILY October 5, 2020 Hey Penny Hoarders, Unemployment dropped below 8% in September, but it’s still more than double the numbers we saw pre-pandemic. If you’ve been waiting to look for employment out of an abundance of caution, have you considered a work-from-home job? We have [a whole database full of remote jobs]( that we vet and update every weekday. Today, we’re talking about what produce to buy to keep your grocery bill in check, which stores are hiring more than half a million workers this fall and a super fun announcement that we’re really excited about. [Save Money]( Buy Produce When It’s In Season. Your Wallet Will Thank You With fall officially in full swing (we’ve even seen temps in the high 60s here in Florida!), we figured it was time for our quarterly reminder that shopping in season can help lower your grocery bill — even as you work to include more fresh fruits and veggies into your family’s diets. Of course, some fruits and veggies don’t really have a season, meaning they come pretty cheap all year long. (Think: apples, celery and carrots.) But if you’re looking to tailor your eating habits to the seasons — and are especially fond of the heartiness of fall cuisine — here’s our guide to what to keep an eye out for as you make your way through the produce section. [Read Now]( That’s… a Lot of Jobs There’s a lot about 2020 that just looks different than it has in years past. But one thing it seems you can always count on is the wave of seasonal jobs from companies looking to bulk up their workforce in anticipation of the holidays. To help you find the role that’s right for you, we tracked down more than half a million seasonal jobs from 11 big-name companies. [Here’s our list of which companies are hiring — and how much they’re paying](. [Make Money]( [Here’s How to Protect Yourself From Freelance Clients Who Won’t Pay]( by Kristin Jenny From Bank to Bank So you want to find a new bank… but you’re not sure where to start. Well, we can help you narrow down your list, at least — because we found 13 banks offering significant sign up bonuses in October. These bonuses aren’t always advertised, but we did some digging. [Here are the best offers we found for this month]( (plus the deadlines for snagging these sweet deals). On the Haunt Hunt! Happy October — and Happy Halloween month! To get in the spooky spirit, we thought it would be fun to host a virtual trick-or-treat extravaganza. We’d love it if you’d play along (and yes, there will be prizes)! Keep your eyes peeled this week: The answers will be sprinkled throughout the Daily newsletter all week long! Then next Monday, you’ll have the chance to participate in our October scavenger haunt… er, hunt. SPONSORED Today's Quick Picks - Haven’t shopped around for home and auto insurance lately? [Gabi will help you compare rates to find cheaper insurance]( — with the same coverage and deductibles you already have. (It saves customers an average of $825 a year!) - Feeling like you just can’t get ahead? Here are [seven resources that can give you some relief]( when you feel like your wallet is stretched as far as it can go. - Let’s be real: Investing seems like a lot of work. But it doesn’t have to be! In fact, we rounded up [three of our favorite ways to invest]( that really don’t require much work at all. 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%3D8abc35f42dcb46cda70ddb0872a713aa%26amp%3B_e%3Dw1K5dGYwl0btL87mWgBgxUZDaY2i6tLX6JNivIIMCxS55RyTcb640JNPfTvM06TrkOz7ZLR_8HoCqDg41sJHR292jQqN1QCuzli7kkviagGwW2WAU7kSS-sRbz0Pfcjf%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](.