7 Mistakes Many of Us Are Making With Our Money During the Pandemic
7 Mistakes Many of Us Are Making With Our Money During the Pandemic
by The Penny Hoarder Staff
One way or another, we all make mistakes. It’s the human condition. But right now, in the midst of a pandemic, one thing you don’t want to make mistakes with is with your money. Sure, we’ve all let bad financial habits creep up on us. But in these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re not your own bank account’s worst enemy.
Here are seven mistakes people are making with their money during the pandemic, and what you can do instead.
Mistake 1: Not Pocketing $225 Just for Watching the News
It’s been a historic year in news, and we’re all constantly refreshing for the latest updates. You probably know more than one news-junkie who fancies themselves an expert in respiratory illness or a political mastermind. And research companies want to pay you to keep watching. You could add up to $225 a month to your pocket by signing up for a free account with InboxDollars. They’ll present you with short news clips to choose from every day, then ask you a few questions about them. You just have to answer honestly, and InboxDollars will continue to pay you every month.
Unlike other sites, InboxDollars pays you in cash — no points or gift cards. It’s already paid its users more than $56 million. It takes about one minute to sign up, and start getting paid to watch the news.
Mistake 2: Passing up $500 in Free Stocks
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