8 ways this stimulus check is different

Here’s how to head into 2021 strong — plus, more stimulus check info, must-reads and more [The Penny Hoarder] DAILY DAILY January 5, 2021 Hey Penny Hoarders, If your New Year resolutions include cleaning out your closet and figuring out how to make some extra cash, we have a great way to combine the two. Here’s how to make an entire side gig out of [selling used stuff](. [Save Money]( 4 Ways to Use a No-Spend Challenge to Grow Your Savings The less you spend, the more you save. Simple, right? In theory, sure — but in practice, it’s much more complicated. Wherever we go, whatever we do, we’re constantly being tempted to buy more stuff. Enter, a no-spend challenge that can help you reset your spending habits and pad your savings. It’s meant to serve as a temporary personal finance boost, but hey, if your no-spend month turns into a long-term lifestyle change, that can’t hurt either… [TAKE THE CHALLENGE]( Can’t Fit Fitness in Your Budget? Joining a gym, buying a treadmill, overhauling your diet… yeah, working toward your health and fitness goals can get expensive. But a budget is no (good) reason to abandon your 2021 health goals — because we’ve got [five budget-friendly ways to keep your fitness resolutions](. In Case You Missed It Check out some of our top posts from last week: [Here’s Exactly When Your Second Stimulus Check Could Arrive]( [$300 Weekly Jobless Payments, Extended Programs and More in Second Stimulus]( [7 Side Gigs That Got Us Through 2020 (And Are Ripe for 2021)]( [Retirement]( [Don’t Panic: What to Do With Your 401(k) When the Stock Market Drops]( by Tiffany Connors Spot the Difference As if these stimulus bills didn’t feel enough like puzzles that need decoding, now there’s also an element of “spot the difference”: How will these $600 checks differ from the $1,200 checks? Well, there’s your first answer — but we’ve also worked out [seven more ways the latest stimulus checks will differ from the first](. SPONSORED Today's Quick Picks - If your paycheck is over $1,500, you’re probably doing OK. So, where do you go from here? After you’ve taken care of the bills, [take these simple steps to level up before next payday](. - Tired of making credit card payments? A free website called AmOne can help you [wipe out all of your credit card debt]( by the end of the week and become debt-free that much faster. - There’s some (frankly) dumb financial advice out there. But we’re here to set the record straight — and [give you ideas for what you should do instead](. - Getting paid to lose weight sounds too good to be true, but it isn’t: [This company will actually pay you]( if you stick to your goal and lose the weight you say you’re going to. 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%3D940e298e4c394f20a560562efec45e6d%26amp%3B_e%3D44PiCyYkghSns8mAb0TLtuN9-20Au-3q7RYDRIk8P4QMoCXuqkOVcJ0MABBHFh4UqZ2nOqDZ-EQNHjYqLP_QfjjAS5KuODH-FnqzzGkjOvBFKvPz7YRiGDIQzcRvFqtZ%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](.