Is it irresponsible to take a vacation?

How to score rideshare driver incentives, get paid to nap & keep the kids entertained for an hour [The Penny Hoarder] DAILY DAILY May 18, 2021 [Alternate text] [Ethos]( Hey Penny Hoarders, The disposable nature of fast food restaurants doesn’t exactly scream environmentally friendly. However, Burger King is testing out new packaging, cutlery, drink lids and more made from sustainable materials. If you’re looking to go green at home, here are [nine reusable swaps you can make](. [Side Gigs]( Uber Drivers Are Making $25/Hour or More Because of Driver Shortage Ever considered becoming a rideshare driver? Now might be a good time to do it — both Lyft and Uber are offering driver incentives as vaccinated consumers have driven up demand for rides. Here’s what to expect if you’re ready to sign up. [READ NOW]( Dear Penny: Is It Irresponsible to Take a Vacation? A reader who paid off their debts is wondering: Is it OK to take a family vacation when the money could be used to invest instead? Dear Penny advises this perplexed planner on [the value of resetting your financial brain](. [Make Money]( Doesn’t Love a Good Nap? Here’s How to Get Paid $1,500 to Snooze]( by Katherine Snow Smith 10 Cheap Craft Projects to Entertain Your Kids You just need the kids to stay busy long enough for you to take one call. We’re here to help. [These easy crafts use stuff you likely already have around the house]( and can keep your kids occupied for an hour or longer. [Alternate text] [Ethos]( Don’t Keep Avoiding This One Things that are fun to think about: Your upcoming vacation and that one time you saw Tom Petty perform live. Things that aren’t so fun to think about: Life insurance and what your loved ones would do if something were to happen to you. But as unpleasant as it may be to think about, the scenario is important to consider. Who would pay for your final expenses? What would happen to your debt? Your home mortgage? How would your family get by? The truth is, 7 in 10 households would be bankrupt in three months if they lost their primary breadwinner*. WIth some traditional life insurance methods taking weeks, even months, to get covered, it’s important to protect your family ASAP. That’s where a company called [Ethos]( comes in. When you [apply with Ethos]( you could get up to $1 million in term life insurance for as little as a coffee a day and protect your family in a matter of minutes. While $1 million sounds like a big number, when you take things like college tuition and years of lost wages into account, it makes sense. Besides, Ethos can give you a personalized estimate tailored to you and your family’s specific needs. It takes just seconds to get a quote. The application process is entirely online, and it takes only minutes. For most life insurance policies, Ethos doesn’t require a medical exam (you only have to answer a few online health questions). Plus, Ethos is working to make life insurance accessible to everyone, so even if you haven’t qualified for life insurance coverage in the past, it’s worth getting a personalized estimate from Ethos today. You might be surprised. Stop avoiding the not-so-fun stuff. In less than 10 minutes, you could be one step closer to the peace of mind that comes with knowing your family is protected. [GET STARTED]( SPONSORED Today's Quick Picks - Being a stay-at-home parent is the most underpaid job in the world. Here are [some of the easiest ways for parents to make a little extra money]( — without joining a mult-ilevel marketing company. - Your parents mean well, but they’re wrong. Their financial pearls of wisdom just don’t apply anymore. Here are [some smarter alternatives to their outdated advice](. 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%3Dc0fb0ab542c145f5a418f74ee49d74cc%26amp%3B_e%3DyvRQub4vR0OHzjCMM_U_f4lxytbLoC4-eY_4HciDKOE6Bo9wqwghRtbljHeTEMrWC5_xeii6HFjaBD7QL94cP6xbMsZ3Z1VX1j59oDfNoSG6Y2fvl7xmrXQUfCT8dJ85%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AIf you like what you see, sign up using the link below.%0D%0A%0D%0A [Image] *According to the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association 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](.