Lifestyle
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Chipotle Adds Viral TikTok Hack Quesadilla to Menu, and Employees Hate It
A Chipotle hack that went viral on TikTok became so popular that the burrito chain is officially adding it to the menu, much to the chagrin of its employees. The hack was first posted on the video hosting service by…
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At-Home DNA Tests Reveal Family Secrets and Life-Changing Results
With the increasing popularity of relatively inexpensive at-home DNA tests, suddenly anyone can dive deep into their ancestry and even learn about genetic risk factors. But if you’re thinking of taking a home DNA test, you also need to be…
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Loose Seat Belts Are a Hit With TikTok but Not Disney
TikTok might be a good source for recipe tips and fun dance moves, but it’s not great for sharing ways of getting around safety regulations — or at least The Walt Disney Co. doesn’t think so. When users of the…
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New to the United States? Here Are 7 Indispensable Frugal Tips
If you’re new to the U.S., you’ll likely experience both culture and sticker shock. Take healthcare for example. Unlike in Spain or Japan, many Americans are insured through their employer, and even then, a visit to an in-network doctor could…
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Retired NFL Player’s Surprising Side Hustle Makes Him $5M Fast
Blake Martinez, a former NFL linebacker, decided to forgo playing football after six years and instead focus on his side hustle. That decision has turned into a full-fledged business with $5 million in revenue in just seven months — and…
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7 Best Money-Saving Tips for Gen Z, According to Redditors
When you stumble on an article about tips for saving money, oftentimes the advice seems geared toward late-career professionals who own property. Refinance your mortgage, buy diapers in bulk … the list goes on. But what about young apartment dwellers,…
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Cheddar Bay Biscuit Shrimp at Home? Red Lobster Unveils a Cheaper Way to Enjoy Its Menu Favorites
Red Lobster fans who have been silencing their cravings to save money by avoiding takeout or dining out can now satisfy their taste buds with cheaper alternatives from the grocery…
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Want to Feel Like a Japanese Warlord? You Can – for $8,200 a Night
Want to stay at a Japanese castle-turned-hotel where you can be greeted by the gunfire of armored samurai welcoming you like a real Japanese warlord? You can — if you’re…
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Shoppers Are Fed Up With Locked Cases Meant To Deter Shoplifters
Though expensive technology products and jewelry have been under lock and key at stores for years, many retailers have started to lock up everything from laundry soap to deodorant in…
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Walmart Pledges To Keep Prices for Its Own Products Low, Recession Be Damned
Is there a recession coming? Who cares! That’s the verdict, more or less, of Walmart CEO Doug McMillon. The head of the nation’s largest retailer told CNBC he wants to…
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Consumers Have $21 Billion Lying Unspent in Gift Cards
If you have an unused gift card sitting in your wallet, you’re not alone. Almost two-thirds of U.S. consumers have an unused gift card, and at least half of them…
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Lastest Mercedes E-Class Offers Drivers What They Never Asked For: Built-In TikTok
Have you ever arrived at your destination, put your car in park, and gotten the sudden, uncontrollable urge to watch a TikTok video or play a round of Angry Birds?…
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For Once, Shake Shack Has a Good Deal, and It Includes Endless Wine
Fast-casual restaurant chain Shake Shack has a reputation for many things, like fantastic smash burgers, but being affordable isn’t on the list. A basic burger, fries, and shake add up…
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The Most Expensive Celebrity Homes on the Market
Celebrity real estate is a world unto itself, one of seven- to eight-figure properties that are either homes to the stars or investment opportunities that appreciate with time. These are…
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7 Things Americans Waste Their Money On, According to Thrifty Redditors
If we look at metrics like food waste, energy use, or consumer spending, it’s clear that American culture is a culture of excess. But Redditors on r/Frugal buck that trend, in…
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I Made TikTok’s Viral Lasagna Soup — Here’s How to Make It for Less
Lasagna soup is the latest recipe to go viral on TikTok — thanks in part to a celebrity endorsement. While the dish is rich and comforting, I learned by cooking…
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Small-Budget Films That Went on to Win Oscars
The big Oscar winner last year was the movie “Nomadland,” about a recently widowed woman (Frances McDormand) who decides to become a “houseless” nomad after losing her job. Made on…
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Mansion Once Owned by Madonna Hits the Market for $21 Million
Though you might expect a house owned by Madonna to be modern, you might be surprised by the Los Angeles home nestled in the Hollywood Hills once owned by the…
