Money
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10 Things Wealthy People Don’t Understand About Being Poor, According to Redditors
It’s hard to believe that some people have no clue what it’s like to be poor (there are documentaries, people). But those who grew up in wealth and were never exposed to the working class just don’t know what it’s…
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Since When Did Airbnb Become AirbnFees?
I can’t even count how many Airbnbs I’ve stayed in over the years, but I’ve been using the service long enough that I remember when it was actually a bargain. I could get way more space in a popular destination…
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Expensive Water Bill? Here’s What You Can Do To Cut Back
The average American uses 156 gallons of water a day. To put that into perspective, that’s double what the typical French person uses and quadruple what the average person uses in India. So unless you’re a card-carrying climate activist who…
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Here’s How Biden’s Controversial Mortgage Rule Will Affect You
The administration says the changes expand access to homeownership, while critics argue they redistribute mortgage costs.
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Screw Sephora: These Are My Favorite (and Least Favorite) Picks From Dollar General’s New Makeup Line, Believe Beauty
I’ve been a makeup junkie for as long as I can remember, starting with a makeup counter job and moving on to a role as a beauty editor. But as much as I love trying new products, I’m also not…
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Redditors Share Their Income and What Car They Drive
How much car can you really afford? That depends. The general rule of car ownership is that your vehicle should cost you no more than 10-15% of your income, according to financial experts. And don’t forget, there’s more to owning a car…
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Watch Out for These 9 Insanely Annoying Hidden Fees
Hidden fees can be like a tiny needle in a haystack — hard to find, but still capable of causing a painful sting. Like a stealthy thief in the night,…
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This Rising Social Media Star Hilariously Skewers Workplace Culture — And You’ll Want Him to Be Your New Best Friend
In need of a laugh today? Is your job driving you to the brink (or to drink)? Let us introduce you to Farsby, a social media darling who’s tapped into…
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Cut!: 14 Actors With Bad On-Set Reputations
Have you ever loved an actor so much that you put a poster of them on your bedroom wall when you were younger? Maybe you’ve committed yourself to watching every…
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What Would You Buy if You Only Had $20 To Spend on a Week’s Worth of Food? Redditors Weigh In
What would you eat for a week if you had a budget of just $20? That was the question posed on a r/AskReddit thread, which has since garnered over 450 comments.…
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Redditors Predict What Retirement Will Look Like for Millennials, and Damn, It’s Bleak
Retirement is a long way away for millennials, but they’re already depressed about it. In a Reddit thread on the topic, over 800 commenters painted a morose picture on what their retirement…
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Find a Farmer, Fill a Freezer: The Whole-Hog Guide to Buying Locally Sourced Meat
Cheapskate carnivores, listen up. If you’ve been spending your hard-earned money on grocery store meat with questionable origins (and quality, freshness, appropriate pricing, etc.), there’s an alternative approach you might…
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‘Work Hard, Play Hard’ and Other Red Flags That SCREAM Toxic Workplace
Toxic workplaces are like haunted houses, but instead of ghosts and evil dolls, you’re being haunted by passive-aggressive emails, torturous micromanagement, and constant negativity. It’s the kind of place where…
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PSA: The Container Store Is Accepting Bed Bath & Beyond’s Defunct 20% Off Coupons — But Act Fast
After a years-long tailspin, Bed Bath & Beyond finally filed for bankruptcy this week, leaving a legacy of those big blue 20% off coupons behind. As of April 26, 2023,…
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Real Estate Rip-Off: Man Accused of Scamming His Way Into a $5M Mansion
Some people steal cars, some people steal identities, and some people just shoplift, but this story out of Pennsylvania is about a next-level (albeit failed) theft. Timothy Bierly is accused of…
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Budgeting for Rent: Here’s How Much You Can Really Afford
For the first time ever, Moody’s Analytics found that the average renter household is paying 30% of their income on rent in the U.S., meaning that the country is now…
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Putting the Brakes on High Rent: A Beginner’s Guide to Rent Control
If there’s one thing landlords hate more than tenants’ rights, it’s rent control. How else are they going to pay for their third home in the Hamptons and their daughter’s…
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Reddit’s Dumpster Divers Reveal Their Incredible Finds
The saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” couldn’t be more true for Redditors who save money by dumpster diving. If you thought there couldn’t possibly be anything worthwhile in…
