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ICYMI: A roundup of this week's best articles October Bank Promotions When you're considering opening any new bank account, you'll want to factor in the basics, like ATM access, interest rates, and monthly account fees, but you should also look at sign-up bonuses. Many banks offer them, but they aren't always advertised. To help you speed up your savings plan, we dug up the best bank promotions currently on offer. See Best Offers → SUNDAY   These Companies Are Hiring for the Holidays Hiring for the holidays starts sooner than you might think. Companies need to get their staff in place well ahead of the actual busy season. So if you're looking to make extra cash this year, our guide could help you get an early edge on picking up a holiday side gig. Find a Gig → MONDAY   Here's How to Earn Extra Cash 30 Minutes or Less How much time do you spend online scrolling, clicking and buying things? It's probably more than 30 minutes a day. But what if you could be earning money during that time instead? Power Up → TUESDAY   You *Do* Have to File Taxes for Sports Betting You're sitting on a winning ticket and ready to cash in. Free money, right? Not so fast. Uncle Sam wants his piece. Gambling Tax Facts →   WEDNESDAY   Earning $1,275/Month From Side Gigs Like These According to one of our recent surveys, American workers with a second job are earning $1,275 per month on average from their side hustles. And more than half of side hustlers say they rely on this extra income to cover essential expenses. That’s why we put together this list of side hustles to help you work toward an extra $1,000 or more each month, without taking over all your free time. See The List → THURSDAY   Pros and Cons of Online Pharmacies Prescription costs in the US vary dramatically depending on where you fill — it’s not too hard to find online options that beat what brick-and-mortar pharmacies charge. So check out our updated guide to online pharmacies, which covers the major services available, how each one works, who it’s best for, and which saves you the most on your medications. Compare Pharmacies → FRIDAY   Companies May Owe You Treats for Their Tricks A new batch of class action deadlines are coming up in October, including settlements from Bank of America, Volkswagen, Flo and other businesses you may have patronized. Consumers can file to get compensation for misleading claims, data breaches, defective products and more. Check out our roundup for information on the lawsuits and how to file claims. Many have deadlines before Halloween, so move fast! Deadlines → 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. © 2026 The Penny Hoarder. All rights reserved. 5202 W. Douglas Corrigan Way, Ste 300 | Salt Lake City UT 84116 | U.S. View in browser Mailing preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy