Today's the day to settle your debts

Plus, should you take Social Security at 62? [The Penny Hoarder Daily]( [More Than $25K in Debt? Make These 6 Moves]( [More Than $25K in Debt? Make These 6 Moves]( Today marks the Ides of March on the Roman calendar, which most people are aware of (or shall we say "beware of") because that's the day the mob murdered Julius Caesar. But before Shakespeare hijacked it, March 15 was traditionally the day Romans settled their debts. So in the spirit of this ancient Roman tradition, let's talk about [six money moves]( modern-day Americans can make to kill their debt. [Kill My Debt](   [What’s The Best Way to Pay Off My Debt After a Breakup?]( [What’s The Best Way to Pay Off My Debt After a Breakup?]( After a breakup, you want to get back on track emotionally and financially, especially if you've accrued debt during the relationship. That's why we pulled this episode of Dear Penny from the vault for the Ides of March. In it, Dear Penny explains the fastest way to settle your post-breakup debt and set yourself up for the next chapter.   [Should You Claim Social Security on Your 62nd Birthday?]( [Should You Claim Social Security on Your 62nd Birthday?]( Julius Caesar was only 55 when he was murdered on this day back in 44 BC, so he never had to think about when he should retire and claim Social Security benefits. But most of us non-Roman emperors will have to ponder what's on the horizon. What you need to know is that your Social Security benefits look very different if you claim them at 62. We break down exactly what the difference is between monthly payouts if you claim your benefits earlier versus later in life.   [Pocket a Cool $1,648 Without a Second Job]( Second source of income? Very cool. Second job? Not cool. If you'd prefer to be very cool, then you should be paying less for your insurance or [earning more on your savings](. We have these and five more ways you can pocket a cool $1,648 without the burden of getting a second job. [Earn More in 2024](   [Making $50K? ➕💰 The 6 Next Things to Do With Your Money]( Getting to a $50,000 annual salary is a big milestone in your career. But don't stop there! Now that you're making enough money to get past overdrafting (and boy, does that feel great), here are [the next six things you can do to boost your income](.   [14 Free TV Apps to Download Now]( Between password-sharing crackdowns and subscription fee increases, it's getting harder and harder to afford streaming television. But fret not, penny-hoarding couch potatoes! We found more than a dozen free TV apps worth downloading now. Swap some of these free TV apps for those big-ticket subscriptions and watch how much you save.   Want even more money tips? Subscribe to our [text messages]( Some of the links in this post are from our sponsors. We provide you with accurate, reliable information. [Learn more]( about how we make money and select our advertising partners. We’re letting you know because it’s what Honest Abe would do. After all, he is on our favorite coin. © 2024 The Penny Hoarder. All rights reserved. 490 1st Ave S. Suite 800 | Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 | U.S. [View in browser]( [Mailing preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy](