Is the cost of a college degree really worth it?

Pantry staples, insurance fraud & building wealth [The Penny Hoarder] DAILY DAILY October 7, 2021 Hey Penny Hoarders, We haven’t yet finished season one of “Squid Game,” the South Korean survival drama that’s now streaming on Netflix — so no spoilers, please! But even a couple of episodes in, we know there are better (and, um, less deadly) [ways to make money fast](. [Save Money]( [These Home Projects Need a Pro. Don’t DIY and Regret It]( Look, we get it. You want to cut costs, and there’s nothing we love more than a good DIY project. But sometimes you have to leave it to the professionals or you’re likely to end up with a bigger bill, a huge mess and a serious headache. Here’s how you can tell when it’s right to hire help. [LEARN MORE]( [Dear Penny: How Do I Prove I’m Creditworthy After 30 Years in Prison?]( I spent the last 30 years in prison. I have lots of money in my bank account, but no one will give me credit. I can’t even get a $200 secured credit card. How do I build credit fast? In Case You Missed It Check out some of our top stories from last week! [Using These 9 Pantry Essentials, You Can Make Pretty Much Anything]( [Leave a Job on Good Terms With This Employee Resignation Checklist]( [Dear Penny: Was My Cousin Allowed to Buy Life Insurance on My Mom?]( [Bank Accounts]( [The 5 Best Business Checking Accounts of October 2021]( by Kathleen Garvin [Was the Cost of Your Degree Worth It?]( It’s no secret that the cost of higher education today is astronomical. But we want to know if you think the return made it a worthwhile investment. Share your thoughts with us in Community! SPONSORED Today's Quick Picks - [If You Have More Than $1,000 in Your Checking Account, Make These 6 Moves]( - [These 6 Companies Are Giving Away Free Money During the Pandemic]( - [How to Build Generational Wealth — Even if You’re Not Rich]( - [When Money Is Tight, These 7 Resources Will Help Nearly Everyone]( 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%3D301bcfff3d9d426ebeda73f2d4ab4be5%26amp%3B_e%3DBLmyyA-ezBCPr8cp-u2YI8BUYepdCdIRfFKAjngOWPmkgxAU_V1Qn_G__cCOm0QnPOzuFxrnsaSRqlf2FZ5eiLO5nwB68eCBRjL64iG6CE7mNCwpW5zrjetb09SKfnRV%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](.