Money
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Why Americans Earn More Than Ever — and Still Can’t Afford Anything
If paychecks feel smaller despite your overall income going up, it’s not your imagination. A dollar today buys what about 82 cents did in 2020.
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‘SPLIT RENT,’ ‘CAR POOL’: Conversation Hearts Are the New Symbol of Economic Despair
With sayings like “JOINT TAXES” and “SHARE LOGN,” today’s conversation hearts paint a depressing picture of our current economic state.
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The Average American Worker Has $955 Saved for Retirement. That’s Not a Typo
Think your retirement savings are bad? A new report shows that the average American worker only has $955 saved up.
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Layoffs in January Were the Highest at the Start of the Year Since 2009 … Yes, That Year
This past month marks the highest January layoff total since 2009 — the final stretch of the global financial crisis.
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These Popular Household Products Are a Complete Waste of Money
These useless products take up space and drain your budget. See which hyped household gadgets and items aren’t worth it.
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From McDonald’s to Crocs: Iconic Companies Founded the Year You Were Born
Explore companies founded by year and find out which iconic brand shares your birth year, along with surprising stories behind their beginnings.
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‘There Goes My Childhood’: Minute Maid Discontinues Frozen Juices After 80 Years
The news that Minute Maid frozen juices are being discontinued has hit shoppers hard. Here’s why Coca-Cola is axing the line of juices.
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‘Our Electric Bill Is Eating Us Alive’: Electricity Bills Are Rising, No Matter How Much We Try to Save
Have you noticed high electric bills eating into your monthly budget? Here’s why they keep rising, plus some things you can do to lower your bill.
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New Medicaid, SNAP Work Requirements May Delay Retirement for Older Workers
As new Medicaid and SNAP work requirements roll out, Americans on the verge of retirement might find themselves needing to work a few more years.
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Here We Go Again: Sweeping Layoffs Hit Several Major U.S. Companies This Year
Take a look at our list of ongoing 2026 layoffs at well-known U.S. companies including Amazon, Citi, UPS, and more.
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Discount Chain Five Below Opening Dozens of New Stores by the End of March
Don’t have a Five Below near you? You may be in luck. The discount chain is opening dozens of stores across the country — here’s the full list.
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No, It’s Not Just You: Why Fixing Anything in Your House Now Costs a Small Fortune
Home repair costs are rising fast due to labor shortages, higher material prices, and more — and relief may not be coming soon.
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Sneaky Ways Companies Make It Hard to Cancel Subscriptions (and How to Beat Them)
Companies make it hard to cancel subscriptions all the time. Learn the tricks they use and how to cancel streaming services, apps, and more.
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The Price of Doritos, Cheetos, and More Snacks Will Drop 15%. It’s About Time
The price of Doritos, Cheetos, and Lays will all see a drop this week as PepsiCo reacts to consumers’ concerns over inflation.
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16 Times Cash Wins Over Credit Cards (Yes, Even Now)
Learn when to pay with cash instead of credit cards to avoid fees, curb overspending, and save money in 16 everyday situations.
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7 Things We Thought Were a Luxury Item as Kids (Spoiler: They Weren’t)
From Lunchables to waterbeds, these “luxury” items were once considered fancy, and are now just normal items available in everyday life.
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Gee, Thanks: Starbucks Lets Customers Keep Rewards Now
Part of the new Starbucks Rewards program revamp includes the ability to keep your stars — a feature customers have been asking about for years.
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‘Collectible’ Figurines That Boomers Waste Money On
These collectible figurines boomers bought in the ’80s and ’90s were once hyped as valuable, but today most are worthless and unwanted clutter.
