Talk your boss into letting you work from home

WFH Wednesday: Earn more without leaving the house [The Penny Hoarder Daily]( [You Can Negotiate Working From Home]( [Stay Home]( [You can negotiate working from home]( Are you trying to talk your boss into letting you work from home? Don’t get started until you've read [our expert tips](. It might be a tough conversation, but will it be tougher than actually returning to the office?   [Should You Leave More Than $1,500 in a Checking Account?]( If you're working from home, you need to be smart about earning interest on the money you put away — especially if you're self-employed. If you have $1,500 in your checking account, you should ask yourself if that's the best place for it. We found a high-interest checking account through a free, online bank that might [get you a better return on your deposits](. [Earn Better Interest 💰](   [We Love This WFH Job For You: Gardening Writer]( [We Love This WFH Job For You: Gardening Writer]( Do you have the green thumb of a gardener and the ink-stained fingers of a writer like Honest Abe here? OK, maybe you don't write with a fountain pen anymore, but whatever writing tool you use, you could use it as [a staff writer for Epic Gardening](. This is a full-time remote position expected to pay $50,000 annually, plus benefits. Folks with a love of plants and storytelling are encouraged to apply. Boots and bonnets optional.   [The Weirdest Ways We’ve Seen People Make Bank]( If writing ain't your strong suit, you could still get paid for trying out apps, being a secret shopper, drinking beer, selling a dollar for more than a dollar and even sleeping. Here are dozens of [the weirdest ways to make money we've seen](. Some of them — like no. 18 (gross!) — are definitely best done at home. [Grow that $1,000 in your bank account]( [Make $1,848 in May With Just Your Phone]( Your phone is your best friend, but it could also be your personal cash cow. Here are seven ways to [make extra money using just your phone](. They're so easy you can do them from home or even a beach.   [50 Easy WFH Side Gigs: Updated for 2024]( If you’re not looking for a full-time job, but just something on the side, then great news — we’ve combed the internet for [companies offering quick cash opportunities]( for Penny Hoarders like you. We've updated our mega list of 50 WFH side gigs for 2024.   [We'll Text You More Money Tips]( 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](