The Penny Hoarder To Pay $5,000 To Someone Who Kicks Bad Spending

CLEARWATER, FL — We all have a guilty pleasure that costs us too much money. Maybe it’s drinking expensive lattes, shopping impulsively or ordering takeout while binge-watching TV.

Whatever it is, it may be eating a hole in your wallet. Queue The Penny Hoarder, a personal finance website bases in Pinellas County, wants to pay someone $5,000 to kick their worst spending habit for 30 days.

To participate, tell The Penny Hoarder one place in your budget you want to cut back spending on. The staff will choose one Penny Hoarding specialist and challenge them to kick the habit for 30 days. If they're successful, they’ll get $5,000.

Those interested can apply here.

The Penny Hoarder's mission is to empower people to make smart choices with their money and help them take control of their finances one penny at a time.

Applicants need to be 18 years old or older and be eligible to work in the United States.

Apply before Sept. 19. The chosen applicant will be announced on Sept. 30. Follow The Penny Hoarder on Facebook for updates.