In April, General Motors announced that it was scrapping the Chevrolet Bolt, ending production later this year. That’s a big deal — not because the Bolt was the perfect car, but because it was the cheapest electric vehicle on the…
There’s something so aesthetically pleasing about Wes Anderson-style TikTok videos. Between the sharp cuts, slow-motion walking shots, and symmetrical compositions, these videos, which typically offer a “day in the life” glimpse are oddly compelling and have become quite trendy, too.…
Fast-food restaurants exist to provide convenient, (usually) affordable sustenance to customers. These establishments are supposed to attract humble patrons who realize they are not dining at a Michelin star-laden restaurant. Yet every once in a while, some lunatic throws a…
Summer is coming, and it’s time to enjoy the warm weather. The one problem? You’re breaking out in a cold sweat just thinking about the super high electric bills that result from using the air conditioning. Between electric, natural gas,…
Dealing with banks can sometimes feel like walking on a tightrope — one wrong step, and you find yourself plummeting towards annoying hidden fees or insufficient-fund charges. That’s where overdraft protection comes in, promising to catch you before you fall.…
You only have a few more days to get free COVID-19 tests from the government before the option is no longer guaranteed. On May 11, the declared public health emergency will officially expire, and many COVID-related freebies will soon cost…
It sucks to be swimming in an ice-cold pool of debt, but there are ways to get out (or at least swim into warmer water). The important thing is to…
Now that the techies have gigafied the economy, pretty much anyone with a smartphone can find a side-hustle. With Lyft and Uber, you can enjoy the company of drunk partygoers…
Strategizing ways to save money can sometimes be so exhausting that you feel like it’s worth it to pay for convenience. But as we all know, being alive is expensive,…
With the typical American renter spending 30% of their income on rent, the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis. Of course, the government isn’t doing much. According to…
“When are the stupid questions during interviews going to stop?” posed a Redditor on r/Antiwork, and we’re wondering the same thing. We’ve all been there: You’re desperate for a job,…
Writing cover letters isn’t just tedious. It’s soul-crushing. You might spend hours obsessing over the tone and adding in bulls–t keywords like “self-starter” and “data-oriented,” only to never hear back…
DIY (do-it-yourself) projects are a great way to save money and learn new skills. However, sometimes the result can be disastrous if not done properly. Poorly executed DIY projects can…
In the spring of 2014, I was heading home to Los Angeles from the Detroit airport. I was but a poor, unemployed freelance writer, and had only managed to scrounge…
Sometimes, when you’re not sure of an answer, it’s helpful to turn to … well, everybody. Reddit is the place for that, with different subreddits devoted to just about anything…
The average annual natural gas bill was $761 in 2021, according to the American Gas Association. While that might not seem like a ton of cash, the U.S. is the…
Companies young and old go through changes and growing pains over the years. It’s hard to believe how much some big-name company logos have changed while others seem to have…
While the British royal family has long been a source of fascination for Americans, that doesn’t mean they’re all universally loved — some may even be loathed. A YouGov survey…