Money
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Redditors Predict What Retirement Will Look Like for Millennials, and Damn, It’s Bleak
Retirement is a long way away for millennials, but they’re already depressed about it. In a Reddit thread on the topic, over 800 commenters painted a morose picture on what their retirement may look like. “We’ll die in the climate wars long…
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Find a Farmer, Fill a Freezer: The Whole-Hog Guide to Buying Locally Sourced Meat
Cheapskate carnivores, listen up. If you’ve been spending your hard-earned money on grocery store meat with questionable origins (and quality, freshness, appropriate pricing, etc.), there’s an alternative approach you might be able to explore. If you’ve been curbing your cravings…
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‘Work Hard, Play Hard’ and Other Red Flags That SCREAM Toxic Workplace
Toxic workplaces are like haunted houses, but instead of ghosts and evil dolls, you’re being haunted by passive-aggressive emails, torturous micromanagement, and constant negativity. It’s the kind of place where the only thing that’s contagious is the bad attitude, and…
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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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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…
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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…
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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
In 1978, cars still burned leaded gasoline and came standard with cigarette lighters and ashtrays. Today, drivers are lured into dealerships by electric vehicles, rear cross-traffic alert systems, and adaptive…
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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…
