Money
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What Is ChatGPT Plus — and Is It Worth It?
Imagine a world where our cell phones and computers are more than just gadgets — they’re personal assistants that can help us navigate life with convenience and ease. Well, welcome to the future, because that reality is here and now.…
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What Is Unlimited PTO – and Is It Too Good To Be True?
At many workplaces in the U.S., it doesn’t matter if you’re sick, grieving, pregnant, or burnt out. You have to show up or risk losing your job. The only hope American workers have for a modicum of work-life balance (apart…
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The IRS Is Building a Free Online Tax Filing System That Could Save Americans Billions
If you’re fed up with expensive tax filing services, we have good news. The IRS is developing its own e-filing pilot program that would let taxpayers submit returns directly to the government for free, potentially saving Americans billions of dollars…
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No, Self-Checkout, We Don’t Want to Donate: Shoppers are OVER the Bombardment of Donation Prompts
At the self-checkout, you scan your own groceries, bag them yourself, load them in your cart, process your own payment, grab your receipt, and usually saunter off without a “have a nice day.” And now, somewhere in the process, the…
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She’s Going the Distance! Report: The 23 Longest-Lasting Cars On the Market
Thinking about your next car? If you’re looking to make this one count, you might consider a car that’s known to exceed 250,000 miles. iSeeCars.com released its annual report on the subject recently, so if you’ve got questions, we’ve got…
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Is Your Landlord Trying To Increase Your Rent? Here’s How One Renter Was Able To Successfully Negotiate It
Rent increases have become a common concern for many tenants across the United States. As the cost of living rises, landlords will often adjust rental rates to keep up with market prices. While the increase will vary depending on state…
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Is Global Entry Worth It? Here’s What You Need To Know
Traveling can be one of life’s most exciting and enriching experiences, providing you with unique opportunities to try delectable cuisines, immerse yourself in new cultures, and make unforgettable memories. But…
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So You Just Got Scammed on Cash App or Venmo. Now What?
If you check your email account regularly, you’ve likely already come across the bizarre emails from “distant relatives” promising you a cut of their fortune, or the random “Nigerian prince” that…
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In a New York State of Mind? Billy Joel’s House Is for Sale — for Only $49 Million
Billy Joel has put his 26-acre plot (and the five-bedroom main house, three-bedroom guest house, and four-bedroom gate house on it) on the market. It’s a lot of bedrooms, but…
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Taco Bell Is Battling a Rival Chain to Liberate ‘Taco Tuesday’ — and We’re Here for the Fireworks
You’ve got to hand it to Taco John’s for getting the jump on a much bigger chain — Taco Bell. It seems Taco John’s, which has a paltry 400 or…
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Disaster on Wheels: These 10 Cars Could Make You Go Broke
Few things will make you hemorrhage cash faster than a car that’s always in the shop. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, with even the most reliable manufacturers suffering from their share of…
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Printers, Waterpiks, and Other Products That Frugal Redditors Regret Buying
It’s easier than ever to buy and sell useless junk. Without thinking about it, you’ll see an advertisement for some gimicky kitchen gadget, tap “Buy Now,” and have a banana…
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Watch Out for These 5 Shady Cash App Scams Designed To Steal Your Money
Ever get random Cash App payments sent to you without knowing why? Confused as to why somebody is selling an animal for cheap but only taking payment on Cash App?…
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Is Being a Digital Nomad All It’s Cut Out to Be?
Being a digital nomad might seem like a dream come true: working from exotic locations, setting your own schedule, and living life on your own terms. But because life is…
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Study: Coffee Breaks Waste Time. Our Response? Shut Up and Stop Killing Our Joy
First we were shamed into tipping at self-checkout machines. Now it appears that we’re being shamed for our coffee habits, too. According to a survey of 2,000 workers conducted by OnePoll…
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This Week in Ridiculously Expensive Homes: An Unbelievable $200 Million Caribbean Estate
If you have the money, you can live in a sprawling mansion surrounded by celebrity neighbors, the Atlantic Ocean, and some really questionable style choices. Oh, who are we kidding?…
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Want to Save Thousands? Don’t Buy a New Car Without Checking Markups.org First
The price of new cars dropped for the first time in months this April, a sign that inflation is slowing. But dealerships continue to sell cars above the manufacturer’s suggested…
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‘Emotionally Blackmailed’: Oh Great, Now We’re Being Asked To Tip at Self-Checkout Machines
If you’re anything like me, you usually have an internal argument when picking up takeout or having someone take your order at a fast-casual place like Panera. If I tip…
