Should you just stop making payments?

Tips for paying off debt, managing your money & finding a side gig that matters [The Penny Hoarder] DAILY DAILY April 5, 2021 Hey Penny Hoarders, AARP released a new survey on student loan debt among the 50-and-over crowd, and the findings are bleak: Older Americans owe a collective $336 billion in student loans, mostly on loans for their children and grandchildren. But remember, federal loans are in forbearance through September due to the pandemic. [Here are six things to consider about whether you should stop making payments](. [Debt]( 10 Debt-Slashing Tips From Someone Who Paid Off $12K in 12 Weeks Penny Hoarder senior editor Robin Hartill set a goal of paying off $12,000 in debt in 12 weeks so she could ring in 2021 debt free. She didn’t do it by getting a raise, winning the lottery or inheriting a long-lost aunt’s fortune. Instead, here are her 10 real-world tips for paying off debt fast. [READ NOW]( Mindful Money Management In this digital world we live in, it’s easy to lose track of exactly what we’re spending where, but a swipe of the ATM card here and a Venmo payment there can add up quickly. Get back to the basics — think pen and paper — with [this mindful money management technique]( that’s worked for more than 100 years. In Case You Missed It Check out some of our top stories from last week! [Want to Make $100,000 a Year? How to Start Reselling Shoes]( [Why You’re Still Waiting on Your Stimulus Check if You Get Social Security]( [These 12 Free TV Apps Let You Watch Your Favorite Shows — Without the Bill]( [Make Money]( [5 Side Gigs That’ll Let You Get Paid to Help People or Animals]( by Molly Moorhead, CFP® Lessons We Learned on a Roller Coaster It turns out that the stock market crash of 2020 — and more importantly, the subsequent recovery — provided a good lesson in playing the long game as an investor. Here’s [what you need to keep in mind]( if you’re inclined to panic about your 401(k) or IRA amid turmoil in the stock market. SPONSORED Today's Quick Picks - Feeling financially stressed out these days? You’re far from alone. We’ve got [strategies for tackling the three main sources]( of money woes. - What’s your next big splurge? Whatever it is, the more proactive you are about saving up for it, the sooner you’ll get what you want. Here are [five tips for boosting your savings](. - Sure, we’d all like to invest like Warren Buffett. It turns out that [with a free app called Stash]( you can get in on the stock market without having to risk billions. It only takes two minutes to sign up. - We’d do anything for our pets. But the cost of owning a cat or dog can get expensive quickly. Make [these six money moves]( that’ll allow you to spoil your fur babies the way they deserve. 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%3D50b8cc454be846cfabae9457cfa297e3%26amp%3B_e%3D_VMqkWAynvP1RRqJ59Nsj7GLMRMIpQOjh4OoBeAfApG6eF_2j9cVsqk2cmdsSCpkQOmSiLr9Pn-pxb541SdfHHHDcj2t5PX5bEE43q1lDto9eCLmrrBRCQsjeL8cc8s5%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](.