The Penny Hoarder money-making digest

Plus, you could be making $10/minute No Commute Required Perfect for homebodies With more companies requiring employees to return to work, commute times have increased, too. In fact, median commute times have increased from 26.8 to 27.2 minutes over the past year, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data. If you're looking to make extra money, you don't want to spend all your extra earnings on getting to the job. That's why we have this list of ways to make money from home that we update every week, including some passive income opportunities. So you don't even have to commute from your couch. WFH Ideas   Get Paid up to 25¢/Gallon at the Gas Pump An app called Upside makes saving on gas straightforward with cashback offers that don’t involve any mental math. It maps out participating local gas stations where you can beat the pump price by as much as 25 cents per gallon. People who use the app regularly save as much as $250 every year. That’s cash money deposited straight into your PayPal or bank account. Or redeem it for a gift card from popular brands like Amazon and Starbucks. You can cash out any time, and you’ll get your money within two days of initiating a transfer. Download the Upside app and use code PENNY25 to get an extra 25 cents per gallon off your first purchase. Download the App → Support for our advertisers keeps our newsletter free!   The Best Bank Promotions Right Now Some banks will pay you to open and keep an account with them. Here are the best bank promos we could find. See Best Offers →   CPI Shows Inflation Bucks Up to 3.7% in September 2026 What does the latest CPI say and what does it mean for you? We break it all down in our latest Inflation Watch column. Rising Prices → These Companies Are Hiring for the Holidays Seasonal gigs can put money in your pocket just in time for the holidays. We rounded up a list of companies that are hiring this year. Get your application in sooner rather than later to beat the crowd. Find a Gig → 10-Minute Tasks That Could Add $740 to Your Wallet You could be making $10 a minute. You read that right. Call it maximum wage. Here's how. Earn Better → Cut Your Big Bills Without Giving Up Anything Save on food, housing, insurance, internet — you know, the things you really can't live without. Slash Big Bills → 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