Money
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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, they’re all useless — unless you happen to live near a…
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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 trying to steal a mansion worth $5 million in Richland,…
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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 rent-burdened nationwide. In short: Rents are out of control. But…
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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 private school tuition? Of course, being the selfless, upstanding people…
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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 the trash, this will make you think again. Here are…
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Are HOAs a Total Scam? Here’s What You Need To Know
Homeowners associations (HOAs) are a common feature of many neighborhoods in the United States. Though the purpose of an HOA is to maintain and improve the quality of life in a community by enforcing rules and regulations, collecting dues, and…
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Real People, Real Solutions: Thrifty Redditors Share Their Tips for Conquering Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt is rampant in the U.S., affecting over a third of Americans, according to a recent Bankrate survey. But it’s not often that you hear from folks struggling…
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This Genius Starbucks Hack Gets You Two-for-One Cold Brews
Can’t function without a pick-me-up, but tired of spending a fortune buying coffee every day? This viral Starbucks hack might come in handy. Steven Sushi, @stevensushi, a well-known food blogger…
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The Bestselling Cars From the Past 46 Years
From the ascent of Japanese models in the ’80s to the thinning of the passenger car market going on now, can you guess which models were tops each year?
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Score a 90% Discount On Your Next Flight. The Catch? It’s Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines is determined to get your business. The airline recently announced a 90% discount on certain flights for the airline’s Discount Den members. The membership program costs $100 to…
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It’s Not Delivery, It’s … Frozen? Study Finds Americans are Choosing Frozen Pizza Over Chains
Walk down any frozen foods aisle of any grocery store in the U.S. and you’re sure to find an assortment of frozen pizzas from outlandish and expensive to simple and cheap.…
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12 Surprisingly Insightful Celebrity Quotes About Money
If there is one prevailing thought among the public when it comes to celebrities, it’s that they’re out of touch with the grittier details of real life, including the average…
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Are We Panicking Yet? These 11 Jobs Could Soon Be Replaced by AI and Bots
It’s official: ChatGPT has entered the chat, and it’s here to stay. With the ability to handle customer service inquiries, create detailed travel itineraries, process orders, and even crack a…
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‘Chipotle Online Order Is a Total Scam’: Furious Customers Slam Chain for Teeny, Tiny Burritos
Remember Chipotle’s heyday when the burritos were the size of a small baby? Chipotle’s biggest fans remember, and many are taking to Reddit to complain whenever they end up with…
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Bed Bath & Bankrupt: You Only Have 2 Days to Use Up Those 20% Off Coupons
After struggling to stay in business, it finally happened: Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, April 23. The writing has been on the wall for years now…
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Need to Upgrade Your Car Seat? Target’s Trade-in Program Offers a Cheaper Alternative
There are a lot of hot takes when it comes to parenting, but as painful purchases go, parents everywhere are likely to agree that car seats deliver one of the…
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Need Plans This Saturday? National Parks Are Free to Commemorate Earth Day
If you’ve been aching to become one with Mother Nature, your moment is arriving. This Saturday, April 22, is not only Earth Day, but the first Day of National Park…
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TurboTax Has Spent Millions Lobbying Against a Free Tax Filing System and We Are OVER IT
When tax time rolls around, people everywhere gather their receipts and paycheck stubs and forms and … wait, is this really everywhere? In countries like Denmark, Spain, Sweden, and the…
