Monthly Archives: July 2022

by Kent McDillContributorSeveral million people in the United States regularly suffer through sleepless nights, which many researchers agree greatly affects overall health. Numerous hospitals dedicate entire divisions to studying sleep — and they’re willing to pay you several thousand dollars just to watch you nap.Some studies require overnight and even five-day stays in a research facility. Others can take place during the day. The longer you are involved, the more

by Kent McDillContributor The age 65 has always carried big significance. For Baby Boomers and those from the previous generation, age 65 was a target. It was the unofficial age for retirement. But we need to adjust our thinking when it comes to that number. Today, many people who turn 65 are still working and, thanks to improved life expectancy statistics, can look forward to 20 more years of good

by Quinten PlummerStaff WriterThere’s no question. LinkedIn is the most prominent business networking site on the planet, and it’s not even close.Tens of millions of business professionals have active accounts on LinkedIn. And the site has grown beyond social networking for business to include a well-rounded selection of hiring tools and a job board that competes with some of the top job-search sites.But how important is business networking to helping

by The Penny Hoarder Staff People dealing with a mental health crisis now have a new, free way to seek help. Simply dial 988. The idea is similar to 911, but instead of connecting to law enforcement or EMTs, callers will be connected with a trained mental health professional immediately. A call to 988 will connect to one of the more than 200 local crisis call centers that already exist

by Mike BrassfieldSenior WriterDo you have mad typing skills, good headphones and some spare time on your hands? Then we’ve got a flexible work-from-home gig for you. If you can type, you should add “work-from-home transcriber” to your list of side hustles.There are thousands of transcription jobs out there, ripe for the plucking. Full-time jobs, part-time jobs, legal transcription jobs, freelance transcription jobs, medical transcription, you name it. We’ll explore

by Tiffani ShermanContributor You took the plunge and left one city behind and moved to a new place. That means all kinds of new experiences and adventures. It also means making new friends, which can be difficult as an adult. It’s likely you moved to take advantage of a lower cost of living so having some cheap ways to make new friends is also helpful. So how do you meet

by The Penny Hoarder Staff Truck drivers are the lifeblood of this country and its economy. Sure, trains and planes are nice, but the fact is that truckers transport nearly three-fourths of all goods in the U.S. If you buy something in a store, it probably came off a truck.Problem is, there’s currently a shortage of truck drivers, due to the hardships of their lifestyle — loneliness, stress, grueling hours,

by Quinten PlummerStaff WriterYou try to budget carefully. You’re pretty frugal. But after payday, there’s hardly anything left over. Where does it all go?With so many different bills to keep track of each month, it can be tough to see leaky spots in your budget. Luckily, an app called Truebill can do it all for you — and it could save you $720 this year.You’ve probably heard of them by

by Robert BruceSenior WriterWould you like to get paid $1,000 to watch TV and browse the internet?Yes, you read that correctly.CableTV.com is paying a few selected people to do just that, then report back on any issues and respond to a questionnaire after the 90-day experience.To qualify, you’ll need to be at least 18 years old and a customer of AT&T, Optimum, Suddenlink or Verizon.You’ll also need to fill out

by Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior Editor Editor’s note: This article was originally published in June 2021. Getting your credit score above 800 earns you elite status. Just 21% of consumers have a credit score of 800 or above, according to Experian. An 800 credit score means you’ll qualify for the best lending terms. That can lead to serious savings over time.But just how hard is it to get an 800 credit