You can get paid $600 to watch TikTok videos

Tricia Goss  |  October 13, 2022

Is sending TikTok videos to family and friends your love language? Is your idea of the perfect day off curling up with a drink and some snacks to scroll your For You page all day? If so, we might have…

Amazon warehouse

Amazon plans to hire 150K holiday employees

Scripps News  |  October 7, 2022

Amazon is preparing for the holiday shopping rush. The online retailer said it plans to hire 150,000 employees across the U.S. Amazon says various positions will be available for full-time, seasonal and part-time work. The average starting pay for a…

Job seeker looks for jobs online

What are ‘ghost jobs’ and why are there so many of them?

Tricia Goss  |  September 26, 2022

Is it true that everybody’s hiring but nobody wants to work, or could there be another reason that so many companies have ongoing openings? Industry experts point to a phenomenon known as ghost jobs.   Job seekers have complained about applying…

Castelsardo, Province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy

The government of this Italian island will pay you $15,000 to move there

Tricia Goss  |  September 23, 2022

Are you longing to live somewhere with stunning beaches, delicious food and a verdant, remote countryside setting? Then, Sardinia could be your dream come true. Better still, if you meet specific criteria, you could even be paid to relocate to…

Target plans to hire 100K seasonal workers for the holidays

Scripps News  |  September 23, 2022

Target is preparing for the holidays. The retailer announced plans to hire 100,000 seasonal workers. The employees will be spread out across stores and supply chain facilities, the company said. Target hired 100,000 people for seasonal jobs last year as…

You can get paid $1,300 to watch 13 classic Stephen King movies

Scripps News  |  September 15, 2022

Dish is offering to pay someone $1,300 to watch 13 classic Stephen King films as part of their third Stephen King movie marathon this fall. As CNBC reported, the winning participant will be asked to wear a Fitbit to track their…

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UPS hiring more than 100,000 seasonal workers for holiday season

Scripps News  |  September 12, 2022

UPS said it plans to hire more than 100,000 seasonal employees as it gears up for the holiday season. The company announced Monday that they will fill full- and part-time seasonal positions, primarily driver helpers, package handlers, seasonal delivery and…

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U.S. Army is paying signing bonuses up to $50,000 to enlist

Tricia Goss  |  September 9, 2022

The U.S. Army is offering the most significant bonus ever for new recruits. The maximum compensation in the past was $40,000, but new recruits who commit to six years of service can now receive a $50,000 bonus. A competitive job…

Two hot dogs with ketchup and mustard.

You can get $500 and 2 free tickets to an NFL game to review stadium food

Kaitlin Gates  |  September 7, 2022

Sports fans obviously love football season for the actual games, but game-day food is an important part of the overall experience. If you just happen to love this time of year both for the football and the treats, Pickswise is…

New California law could increase fast-food minimum wage to $22 per hour

Scripps News  |  September 7, 2022

Those who work in the fast food industry in California received good news on Labor Day, Sept. 5. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law that would give more than a half-million fast food workers more power and protections, despite…

Google campus in Mountain View, California

Companies may soon have to list salary ranges on job listings in California

Tricia Goss  |  August 31, 2022

If Governor Gavin Newsom signs off on legislation passed by California lawmakers Tuesday, employers in the state will be required to post salary ranges on all job postings. The bill mandates that all companies with 15 or more employees disclose…

You can get paid $2,400 to avoid all screens for 24 hours

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 31, 2022

If you’d like to cut back on your screen time, but need a bit of an incentive to do so, how does some cold hard cash sound? Reviews.org is looking to pay someone $2,400 to go 24 hours without technology.…

You can get paid $5,000 to eat cereal for dinner

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 30, 2022

If you’re having trouble coming up with dinner ideas after a long workday, Kellogg’s is offering up some serious cash if you’re willing to have breakfast for dinner. Specifically: a bowl (or two) of cereal. Now through National Breakfast Day…

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You can get paid $1,000 to give up streaming services for a month

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 25, 2022

If you’ve been looking for a good reason not to watch so much TV, how does exchanging your screen habit for $1,000 sound? The company Myprotein is looking to pay one person $1,000 to give up streaming services for a…

Woman watching TV on couch

You can get paid $1,000 to binge-watch 10 hours of ‘Full House’

Kaitlin Gates  |  August 24, 2022

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College student makes $110M trading shares of Bed Bath & Beyond stock

Tricia Goss  |  August 19, 2022

Jake Freeman is an applied math and economics major at the University of Southern California. At age 16, He co-published a paper titled “Irreducible Risks of Hedging a Bond With a Default Swap.” at the age of 16. And now,…

Trader Joe's store

You could get paid $1,000 to try Trader Joe’s pumpkin-themed fall foods

Tricia Goss  |  August 12, 2022

Have you been waiting all year to travel to your local Trader Joe’s just to ooh and ahh over this year’s pumpkin spice flavored goodies? Don’t make that trip just yet. If you’re the right candidate, you could get to…

Candy company job pays $78K salary for taste testing 3,500 products a month

Tricia Goss  |  August 5, 2022

Are you looking for a sweet new gig? The largest online candy retailer in North America is hiring, and the only requirement for the position is a sweet tooth! But the competition will be fierce. Candy Funhouse is looking to…

Maldives resort searching for a ‘Barefoot Bookseller’—and they’ll put you up in a $36K-per-night villa for a year

Tricia Goss  |  August 4, 2022

If the words “barefoot,” “books” and “Maldives” cause you to conjure images of the dreamiest of getaways, we may have found the perfect job for you. The U.K. company Ultimate Library first created a pop-up bookshop at Soneva Fushi, a…

Asian woman works from her home office.

13 work-from-home essentials to boost productivity and comfort

Marie Rossiter  |  July 27, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Working from…

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12 companies hiring now that help employees pay off student loans

Tricia Goss  |  July 26, 2022

It’s estimated that more than 43 million Americans carry student loan debt with an average monthly payment of $460. That can be a heavy financial burden, but the good news is that help might be available through your employer. According…

Woman watching TV on couch

You can get paid $1,000 just to watch TV the way you always do

Kaitlin Gates  |  July 25, 2022

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If watching…

Summer jobs for teens

Great summer jobs for teens that are actually enjoyable

Tricia Goss  |  June 15, 2022

Summer jobs for teens can be an excellent way to earn cash during the off-school months for things they want or need, like their first car or college savings. But working over summer break can benefit teens in many other…

Dog enjoys running in backyard

Rent out your backyard to dogs and make easy cash

Tricia Goss  |  June 11, 2022

If you’re an animal-lover with even a small backyard, you could earn passive income hosting dogs and their human parents. And you don’t even have to be home to do it. Anyone can list space with Sniffspot, which provides the…

Young man with cockroaches in home

Pest company offering $2,000 to release cockroaches in your home

Tricia Goss  |  June 10, 2022

What would you do with an extra $2,000? Perhaps you would take a trip, pay off debts, invest it or use it on necessities like gas and groceries. Now, what would you do for an extra two grand? If you…

An Uber Eats delivery person rides a bike with the company's logo on their backpack.

Seattle passes minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers

Marie Rossiter  |  June 2, 2022

Seattle’s city council recently approved legislation to mandate a minimum wage for workers who deliver food and other items for companies such as DoorDash and UberEats. During a May 31 session, the council voted unanimously in favor of the “Pay…

Best Bike Rack (Non-Hitch)

The bike shortage is over, but prices are still high

John Matarese  |  June 1, 2022

The good news is that the “Great Bicycle Shortage” of 2021 is finally over. The bad news is, just like with everything else, you’ll have to pay more in 2022. Lori Van Maluka remembers the bike shortage too well. One…

The FIRE movement aims for early retirement through deep frugality

Tricia Goss  |  May 17, 2022

The FIRE movement refers to the acronym for Financial Independence Retire Early. While it has been trending recently, the idea has been around for several decades. In 1992, Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez published “Your Money or Your Life.” Dominguez…

Job seeker searches online job listings

Job listings can reveal red flags about the job or employer—here’s what to look for

Anna Weaver  |  May 16, 2022

A basic job posting site will list a title, job description, requirements, salary and benefits for every open position. But if you’ve ever scanned job listings online, you’ve probably noticed the repetition of many similar phrases within the text. Look…

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Airbnb’s jobs page visited 800,000 times after work-from-anywhere news

Tricia Goss  |  May 6, 2022

After two years of working remotely throughout the pandemic, many companies have begun requiring employees to return to the workplace. However, a considerable amount of those workers have expressed unhappiness about the move. According to a recent report from Apollo…

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Walmart offering truck drivers up to $110,000 per year

Scripps News  |  April 8, 2022

Walmart is trying to entice truckers by paying them as much as $110,000 during their first year of work. In a statement, Walmart leaders wrote that drivers who already work for the company “can earn even more, based on factors like…

Bed Bath and Beyond store

Billionaire GameStop investor sends Bed Bath & Beyond stock soaring

Brittany Anas  |  March 8, 2022

The billionaire investor who revealed a 10% stake in GameStop last year, helping set into motion one of the strangest stock frenzies Wall Street has ever witnessed, is now looking to shake things again with another popular — but totally…

Target retail storefront in Hudson, Wisconsin

Target raising hourly wage to $24 for some workers

WXYZ News  |  March 1, 2022

Target is set to raise its hourly wage to $24 an hour. In a press release, the retailer said they plan to implement a new starting wage range from $15 to $24, which will apply to hourly team members working in…

Man wearing mask shopping in grocery store

Prices on store-brand items are on the rise

John Matarese  |  February 21, 2022

Major brands from P&G to Kellogg’s to Kraft-Heinz have recently announced price hikes. But what about store brands, those inexpensive alternatives? Some of those items are going up in price too. That’s unfortunate for shoppers like Mary Jackson, who turn…

Taco Bell storefront

Taco Bell opened a business school

Kathleen St. John  |  January 31, 2022

Fast food jobs can get a bad rap as a temporary gig, not the start of a possible career path. Taco Bell and its parent company, Yum! Brands, are trying to change that perception with a new program for employees.…

Costco wholesale storefront with sign

Costco is opening up to 28 stores this year

Tricia Goss  |  January 15, 2022

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unemployment claims low in 2021

Just 207,000 Americans filed for unemployment in the last week of December

Tricia Goss  |  January 7, 2022

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reported that approximately 207,000 people filed for first-time unemployment benefits in the week ending January 1, 2022. Unemployment claims remain near a 52-year low, holding below pre-pandemic levels. About 198,000 people filed for unemployment…

states and counties will increase minimum wage

These states will raise the minimum wage in 2022

Tricia Goss  |  January 4, 2022

The federal minimum wage has not changed since the federal government raised it to $7.25 in 2009. However, states, counties and cities can establish their own minimum wage, and beginning in January 2022, the minimum wage will increase for several…

Young man watches streaming on laptop

Get paid $500 to watch and rate all the Spider-Man movies

Kaitlin Gates  |  December 28, 2021

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Calling all…

Taco Bell restaurant sign

Taco Bell is raising its average minimum wage to $15 by 2024 at company-owned restaurants

Tricia Goss  |  December 15, 2021

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.The U.S.…

T-Mobile storefront

T-Mobile is raising its minimum wage to $20 an hour

Kaitlin Gates  |  December 14, 2021

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.T-Mobile has…

Restaurant owner who takes staff on vacation has hired easily during labor shortage

Tricia Goss  |  December 11, 2021

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.While many…

Kat Norton, aka "Miss Excel," makes training videos

Meet the woman who has made millions turning Excel tutorials into viral videos

Tricia Goss  |  December 10, 2021

If you have been on TikTok for any length of time, you know that the social media platform is more than trending dances, pranks and recipes. But you might not be aware that it could be an excellent resource for…

Woman watching TV on couch

You can get paid $1,234 to watch nostalgia-inducing movies

Kaitlin Gates  |  December 7, 2021

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.While there…

Mature workers in produce section of grocery store

City asks retirees, stay-at-home parents, students to work during labor shortage

Tricia Goss  |  November 22, 2021

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Businesses in…

Macy's storefront in mall

Macy’s raises minimum wage to $15 an hour as labor shortage continues

Kathleen St. John  |  November 10, 2021

Macy’s department stores announced a new minimum wage and other employee perks on Nov. 8 in an effort to attract workers during the ongoing labor shortage. The company’s new starting wage will be $15 an hour. New benefits include a…

Actor Betty White in 2010

You could get paid $1,000 to celebrate Betty White’s 100th birthday

Kaitlin Gates  |  November 4, 2021

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.The iconic…

Woman watching TV on couch

You could get paid $1,000 to watch iconic ’90s rom-coms

Kaitlin Gates  |  November 4, 2021

If you’ve ever felt a twinge of guilt about your laziness when a streaming app asks if you’re still watching, take note: there’s a new opportunity that could allow you to earn money for your binge-watching habits. Jewelry website Shane…

Scared woman hides behind blanket

This company will pay you $1,031 to face your irrational fears

Kaitlin Gates  |  November 2, 2021

Do you have a fear that you consider irrational and you wish you didn’t have it? Fear, as an emotion, is a normal part of life, protecting humans from potentially dangerous situations. Some fears are rational, unless they’re taken to…

Starbucks storefront with logo

Starbucks is raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour

Marie Rossiter  |  October 28, 2021

Starbucks announced it will meet its goal to raise its pay rates for its U.S. employees to at least $15 an hour starting in 2022. In an Oct. 27 letter to employees, the Seattle-based coffee giant said the minimum wage…

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