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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

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challengesby Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorI inherited a large amount of money and half of a house from a maternal relative. There are several bank accounts, which I intend to draw an income from until I fully retire and collect Social Security and my pensions. Another account will pay for medical insurance for my husband and myself once I leave my job. I told my husband that,