Money
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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.
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19 Thrift Store Finds That Are More Trouble Than They’re Worth
These thrift store items may seem like bargains, but safety, hygiene, and hidden costs make them purchases you’re better off avoiding.
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Saks Off 5th Closing 57 Locations Amid Bankruptcy Because No One Wants Luxury Goods Anymore
The news of Saks Off 5th closing dozens of stores doesn’t come as a surprise when we think about how few people can spend on luxury brands right now.
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10 Tequilas Experts Say You Should Never Waste Your Money On
Experts reveal the worst tequilas to buy, from overpriced bottles to harsh, low-quality picks that simply aren’t worth your money.
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New Trump Accounts Give $1,000 to Newborns. Now How About Money for Groceries?
Trump Accounts, a new program that puts $1,000 into an account for every newborn, will launch on July 5. But would we prefer grocery money?
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Costco Restaurant Gift Card Seller Goes Bankrupt; ‘This Should Be Illegal’
Synergy gift cards, which are sold at Costco, will soon be voided — meaning card holders have mere days to “use them or lose them.”
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$1,000 Monthly Car Payments Are Becoming the Norm, and We’re Not OK
According to a new report, over 20% of new-car owners make monthly payments of $1,000 or more. We look into how and why that happened.
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How to Thwart Porch Pirates and Keep Your Packages From Being Stolen
You don’t have to put up porch pirates. From getting a deliveries box to installing motion light sensors, here’s how you can prevent stolen packages.
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Well, This Is Bleak: U.S. Consumer Confidence Reaches Its Lowest Point Since 2014
U.S. consumer confidence sank to its lowest level in nearly 12 years, according to a recent report. Here’s what that means.
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The Dollar Officially Had Its Worst Day Since 2022 — Here’s What That Means for Americans
On Jan. 27, the U.S. dollar was trading at levels not seen since the post-pandemic recovery period. That feels … bleak.
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So Much for the Future of Grocery Shopping: Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go Stores Close
Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go were the company’s foray into brick-and-mortar grocery stores. Here’s why they’re all closing.
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Costco’s $4.99 Rotisserie Chicken Is Facing a Lawsuit. Shoppers Are Still ‘Team Chicken’
According to a new Costco lawsuit, the famed $4.99 chicken allegedly includes preservatives when it’s marketed otherwise. But do members even care?
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Google Hit With $68M ‘Eavesdropping’ Lawsuit — and You Could Get a Cut
A major Google lawsuit over alleged eavesdropping has resulted in a $68M settlement fund. Some users could get a share of the money.
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Super Bowl Ticket Prices Are Ridiculous — a Timeline
See how Super Bowl ticket prices skyrocketed from just $12 in 1967 to over $10,000 today, with a year-by-year timeline of average costs.
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13 Purchases That Feel Like a Bad Deal No Matter Where You Shop
Some overpriced purchases feel like a rip-off no matter where you shop. These everyday items almost always lead to instant buyer’s remorse.
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The Average 50-Something Is Apparently Worth $1.4 Million, and We Have Questions
New data says that the average American in their 50s is worth over $1 million, but what does that really mean? Let’s look at the numbers.
