Penguin Thoughts
Your money-saving prodigy penguin writes
Penguin Thoughts
Your money-saving prodigy penguin writes
Charlie’s Favorite Articles
6 Side Hustles You Can Do With Kids
Who doesn't love a side hustle? Since I like you and your entrepreneurial spirit, let me be straight with you — it’s a bit of a challenge starting something on the side when you have kids. By the time you get a sitter, the side hustle may no longer be profitable....
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How to Make Major Bank Hosting a Yard Sale
Who doesn't love finding treasures? If you have a bunch of items you're getting rid of, why not sell them for maximum dollar with little hassle? Instead of listing them on online marketplaces like eBay, yard sales are a great way to make a few bucks in just a few...
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8 Tips to Score the Best Deals on Amazon Prime Day
Summertime and the savings is easy. This rings especially true if you’re an Amazon Prime member. For bargain hunters around the world, Prime Day is an eagerly awaited event where members can snag the best deals on Amazon’s marketplace. This year, the biggest...
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Millennials: Mo’ Money, Mo’ Marketing
With a projected $24 trillion in buying power in 2020, Millennials are taking over as the most dominant group of consumers in the world. This means that marketers are working harder than ever to get into your wallets, which isn’t inherently a bad thing. Companies...
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TV Millennials vs. Real-Life Millennials: Money Habits
Anyone who knows me knows that I love a good show -- like Insecure, You, and Dear White People. Nothing is more satisfying than binge-watching a series that features the latest up-and-coming talent and highlights some of the daily struggles millennials face. With...
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How to Celebrate the Fourth of July on a Budget
Independence Day is coming up fast, which means it’s time for backyard BBQs, poolside popsicles, and sizzling sparklers! To make sure your savings don’t go up in smoke like the fireworks on the 4th, Charlie has some great ways to keep your dollars from declaring...
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Budgeting for the Wedding Dress of Your Dreams
Congrats, bride-to-be! Are you excited about the big day? You already know that your wedding day will be an event to remember. If getting the wedding dress of your dreams is on top of your list, the good news is that there are no shortage of choices out there. The...
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10 Ways to Win Retirement Planning with Your Spouse
Despite retirement feeling like a long way off, you should be taking advantage of the gift of time (and compound interest!) by starting to plan now. If you’re married (or soon to be), you’ll need to factor your spouse into your retirement strategy. Even though...
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How to Have Fun (Not) Traveling this Summer
Confession: Traveling during the busy summer season just isn’t for me. In our modern age filled with digital nomads and travel hacking devotees, it’s almost a sin not to be daydreaming about the next summer vacay. But in my humble opinion, summer travel can be a bit...
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What to Do When Summer FOMO Kicks In
With summer quickly approaching, many of us are indulging the fantasy of lounging on a tropical beach with yummy cocktails or taking a long-awaited road trip. As exciting as those things sound, the fantasy is often dashed when reality hits: these things cost money....
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