Money
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Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed: What Can You Do?
If you’re planning to travel, be prepared to have your plans disrupted. Technology problems, sometimes coupled with bad weather and staffing problems, can leave travelers facing a challenging time getting to and from their destinations. No one wants to research…
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Dial-Up Modems and Other Obsolete Things Boomers Took for Granted
If your vision of the Big Apple still includes bright yellow taxi cabs, flashing lights, and a phone booth on every corner, it’s time to recalibrate. The city just moved its last freestanding payphone from the street to a museum.…
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Claire’s May Close 1,100 Locations Amid Bankruptcy. Here’s the List
Malls are dying. Shoppers are taking their business online, and mall stores are going out of business, leaving only empty storefronts behind. Claire’s, an iconic tween jewelry and accessories store, is the latest mall staple that needs life support. The…
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10 Mistakes to Avoid When Booking a Hotel
Booking the right hotel can make or break a holiday — and taking a little extra time to research and double-check your room and location could save you hundreds of dollars. If you’re in the planning stages of a vacation,…
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Marshall’s Opening New Stores This Month. Here’s the List
As many retailers close locations or even shut down completely, some companies are bucking the trend. Discount stores, from TJ Maxx to dollar stores, are expanding thanks to the rising price of goods and consumers’ tightening wallets. Marshall’s is the…
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Mall Staple Claire’s Is Closing Stores Amid Bankruptcy. Here’s Where
Malls have been dying for a long time, and another mall staple just announced that it’s closing locations. Nostalgic tween accessory store Claire’s has filed for bankruptcy, leaving numerous empty storefronts across the country. Here’s what we know, including which…
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16 Most Amazing Lego Sets of All Time, According to Collectors
Legos have come a long way since the first sets arrived in the U.S. in the early 1960s. What began as a simple child’s toy has mushroomed into an empire…
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TJ Maxx Opening New Stores This Month. Here’s Where and When
While many retailers are closing stores or going out of business completely (we’re looking at you, Joann), some are bucking the trend and opening new locations. TJ Maxx is one…
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15 Low-Stress, High-Paying Jobs to Pursue
There are two things that people want most from their jobs: a decent salary and a relaxed environment. According to data from Resume Genius, there are plenty of jobs that…
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At Home Closing More Locations After Bankruptcy. Here’s Where
It seems like retail chains are dropping like flies this year. Joann closed its doors for good, Rite Aid has closed 1,000 locations, and Big Lots filed for bankruptcy. Earlier…
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15 Costco Products To Buy If You Live Alone
We all know Costco is great for families, but what about those who only have to feed and clothe themselves? Does the bulk buy warehouse have anything worth the time…
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13 Recession-Proof Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree, According to Experts
The world is shifting rapidly right now — and it can be hard to feel secure in an industry that is on the decline or considered “whipped cream” in a…
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‘Collectible’ Figurines That Boomers Waste Money On
If you lived through the 1980s and 1990s, then you absolutely experienced life in a house full of dusty figurine displays. Boomers loved to buy these tiny statues, and fell…
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Starbucks Is Closing or Converting Pickup-Only Stores. Here’s the Full List
If you’ve ever picked up a lukewarm flat white in a Starbucks that felt more like a hallway than a café, you probably won’t be shocked by this news. The…
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7 Reasons Why Coupons Are Nearly Extinct
Coupons have been around since the late 1800s, but they’ve never been quite as popular as they were in the ’60s and ’70s. They still exist, but the ones you…
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31 Big Lies That Bosses Tell Employees, According to Experts
Bad bosses are disruptive to a workplace even when they’re being completely honest. When they lie, it’s even worse. A Gallup poll shows that only 24% of workers strongly agree…
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119 JCPenney Stores in 35 States Sold in Nearly $1 Billion Deal. See Full List
JCPenney is unloading 119 store properties in a $947 million deal — but not because it’s shutting them down. The retailer handed off its real estate years ago when it filed for…
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11 Things You Should Never Do When Booking a Flight
While we tend to associate traveling and going on vacation with hefty expenses, it doesn’t always have to be that way. With a combination of thoughtful planning and a few…
