Money
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From Taking Cold Showers to Ditching OnlyFans, This Is How People Are Saving Money on Utility Bills
Rising utility bills are stressing Americans out, and rightfully so. In fact, the cost of electricity went up 15% last year. People are feeling it — 77% of more than 1,000 people surveyed by Payless Power saw their utility bills go up…
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$11 For a Crunchwrap? This Has to Be the Most Expensive Taco Bell in the Country
Mexican pizzas for $10, $6 bean burritos, and $4 regular old crunchy tacos. What the heck is going on at this Taco Bell in Seattle?! Those outrageous menu prices have come under fire at the Bell in the Lower Queen…
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Copying Your Car Key Doesn’t Have To Cost a Fortune. Here’s How To Do It for Cheap
Have you ever experienced that heart-stopping panic when you realize you’ve misplaced your car keys? Or worse yet, lost them and had to spend an arm and a leg to get your car towed to a dealership to have a…
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From McDonald’s to Crocs: Iconic Companies Founded the Year You Were Born
Innovation has rarely been in short supply over the past eight decades, and chances are you share your birth year with a company that has left a lasting mark on your day-to-day life. Here’s a look back at some of…
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Redditors Think Your Next Car Should Be a Mazda — Here’s Why
Mazda was the 12th-ranked carmaker in America last year, lagging far behind competitors Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai-Kia in sales. But on Reddit’s r/WhatCarShouldIBuy forum, Mazda is No. 1 — the king of manufacturers. Part of the community’s cult-like obsession with…
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‘$100K Is the New $50K’: Here’s Why Some People Say They Still Feel Poor Despite Making More Money
In today’s world of rising inflation, it’s not uncommon to find ourselves scratching our heads and wondering how — despite earning more — we still struggle to make ends meet. Take a look at this Reddit user’s dilemma, for example:…
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Eat at Chipotle for $5 or Less With This Clever Hack
With fast food prices on the rise, it’s rare that you can find a meal for under $15 these days. But frugal Redditors say they’ve found a way to eat at Chipotle…
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Throwing Away Your Fast Food Receipt? You Might Be Tossing Out Free Food, Too
Receipts are annoying: They pile up on the floor of your of your car and they get wadded up in the bottom of your purse or pocket. But you should…
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The Bait-and-Switch Con is Still Alive and Well on Amazon — Here’s How Not to Fall Prey
While most people turn to Amazon for fast delivery and a mind-boggling selection of pretty much everything, that doesn’t mean Amazon always delivers. A recent unpleasant trend has emerged in…
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Weddings Are Expensive, but so Is Divorce. Here’s How Much You’ll Spend If Your Marriage Doesn’t Work Out
Getting married can feel like embarking on a thrilling — and perhaps slightly risky — roller coaster ride with your partner. You both throw caution to the wind and hope…
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Shoppers Share the Things They Can’t Stop Buying On Sale, and We Can Totally Relate
Whether it’s rational or not, we all have that thing we can’t stop ourselves from buying when we see it discounted. Admit it — even if you have more than…
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What’s Cheaper To Use When Traveling: A Local SIM Card or an International Phone Plan?
For many people, being able to stay connected with family and friends while traveling abroad is crucial. One common dilemma faced by travelers is whether to use their phone’s international…
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Jackie Kennedy’s Summertime Childhood Home Is For Sale — But It Ain’t Cheap
It might be fun to imagine yourself running around the summertime childhood home of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (then Jackie Bouvier), but you’ll need a big bank account to make it…
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Some States Are Giving Teachers a Salary Bump — But It’s Still Not Enough
School’s almost out for summer — and teachers sure as hell deserve the break. Despite being one of society’s most essential professions, teachers are still woefully underpaid, according to (not…
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10 Times Costco Angered Loyal Customers
Running a retail store — let alone an entire national chain — isn’t easy, and it’s impossible to please every customer. But over the years, Costco has made some decisions…
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Don’t Miss These Perks of Costco and Sam’s Club Membership
To make the most of a Sam’s Club or Costco membership, smart shoppers partake in more than bargains on bulk merchandise — wholesale clubs offer members a host of free services and…
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Return Those Library Books, People: Woman Slapped with $12,000 Fine After Failing to Return 119 Books
Have you ever submerged yourself in your work so deeply that the rest of the world melted into the background? That’s what writing a dissertation is like. You dive into…
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Cool, Bizarre, and Useful Freebies Redditors Shared This Week
The saying goes, nothing in life is free — but that doesn’t necessarily count if you’re a Reddit’s Freebies group member. The sky is the limit in this forum, where…
