Money
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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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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.
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31 Genius Frugal Life Hacks That People Swear By
From thrift-store pros to strategic holiday shopping, these Reddit-approved frugal life hacks help you cut costs and keep more money in your pocket.
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22 Ways Boomers Accidentally Torch Their Retirement Savings
From supporting adult children to hidden expenses, see how boomers waste money in retirement — and which financial pitfalls to avoid.
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Pet Owners, Take Note: 1.5 Million Bottles of Pet Stain Remover Recalled for Bacteria Contamination
Over a million bottles of Angry Orange pet stain remover have been recalled, affecting purchases made at retail stores nationwide.
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Another Milestone Nobody Wanted: Wealth Inequality in the U.S. Has Its Widest Gap in 30 Years
Shocker: New data shows that wealth inequality has reached its widest gap in more than three decades. Is anyone surprised?
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No REAL ID, No Mercy: TSA’s $45 Fee Is on the Way
You’ll soon have to pay a TSA fee at the airport if you don’t have the proper identification. Read on for more details about the new rules.
