Americans love their pets. Almost 69 million U.S. households have at least one dog as a family member, according to a 2022 survey by the American Pet Products Association. Pet owners spend hundreds of dollars a year on basic canine care such…
When I started planning my family’s first trip to Walt Disney World Resort, I went in blindly. You just book a hotel and get a park reservation, right? Absolutely not. Planning a trip to “the happiest place on Earth” has…
The Taj Mahal. The Hagia Sophia. The Parthenon. The history of human engineering is filled with many such gems, grand architectural projects known for their elegance and feats of engineering. At the other end of the spectrum are those grand…
If you’re not a light packer, flying can be an exercise in frustration. Luggage fees can range anywhere from $30 to $100 extra for a flight, leaving most travelers stuffing as much as they can into their TSA-approved, 21-inch carry-on…
While Trader Joe’s caters to yuppies in expensive neighborhoods, it is among the cheapest grocery stores in the country. In 2022, for example, the Los Angeles Times found that when it came to staples like bananas, eggs, oatmeal, and milk,…
Now that artificial intelligence can do everything from generating a painting of Ronald McDonald as the Mona Lisa to passing the BAR exam, the internet won’t stop talking about DALL-E and ChatGPT. But the machine learning revolution extends beyond OpenAI,…
Ripping around in a sports car might sound like just the thing you’re looking for. However, before you splurge on a shiny new ride, you might want to hit the…
Are you making so much money that you’ve got all your bills set up for auto-pay, and you never even notice your balance lowering? Are you immune to the snarls…
Want to take an affordable vacation? Avoid going to Disney World. That’s easier said than done if you’re a parent who wants to make your kids’ childhood dreams come true.…
Though inflation continues to overstretch consumers’ budgets, there are still ways you can save money without compromising on things you and your family love to celebrate. If your kid has a birthday…
Cars may seem like a fixed price once you drive it off the car lot, but there are plenty of other expenses once you hit the road that can really…
Shoppers stressing over still-sky-high prices at the grocery store as they prepare to host Easter dinner might find a little sliver of relief if they do their shopping at Walmart.…
There’s no doubt that moving is expensive — the average cost to move over 100 miles can be up to $5,000, according to Zillow. Moving locally? That can still reach up…
Make no mistake: Taxation in the United States is an uneven playing field. And recent changes in tax law have tilted it even further toward wealthy taxpayers. Many billionaires famously…
Coffee is a necessary morning crutch for people from all walks of life. And sometimes it seems like there is absolutely no affordable way to indulge in it, especially when…
If the idea of unlimited paid vacation time seems like an unattainable dream, it might be time to dust off your resume. A growing number of companies offer this appealing…
Ask any fine arts major if their degree helped them land a solid, well-paying job, and you might get an earful about how some college majors are worth more than…
Consumers can buy the most inane, useless products at the click of a button. And if you give into your compulsive side, soon enough you’ll be staring at a room…