Money
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Clever and Practical Products to Turn Your Car Into Your Office
Some jobs have always been on the go, but more people working remotely means more people turning their cars into offices. There are some logistical challenges, such as how to power all those electronics, but also many products to address…
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22 Things Older Shoppers Should Buy at Costco
Shopping at Costco makes a lot of sense as you get older, even if you’re an empty nester. The warehouse club promises savings that shouldn’t be ignored during an economic downturn like this pandemic — doubly so if you’re on…
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Burger King, Subway Among the Last Remaining Big Brands in Russia
Prominent companies have announced that they’re pulling out of Russia left and right thanks to its invasion of Ukraine, including big names such as Disney, Apple, and BP. But some stragglers remain. After halting corporate support for its 800 franchised…
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Home Values Have Skyrocketed in These Cities
We all know how rough it is out there for home buyers. But Zillow is shedding some new light on just how crazy the housing market has become during the pandemic. In February 2022, the typical U.S. home was worth…
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Vegan Burger Joint Looks to Ruffle McDonald’s Feathers
A new plant-based fast-food restaurant in Los Angeles is turning heads for its tongue-in-cheek branding that might seem a little, well, familiar. Related: 25 Weird and Wonderful McDonald’s International Menu Favorites Mr. Charlie’s could easily be mistaken for McDonald’s if you…
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These Are the Best (and Worst) Free Streaming Services for TV and Movies
The growth of streaming services has catapulted in the last few years, and while reports note that more than three-quarters of U.S. households pay for one of the big-three subscription streaming services — Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime — those…
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The Richest Men in Russia — and Which Ones Are Facing Sanctions
With Russia’s attacks on Ukraine intensifying, the United States and others are going after Russian oligarchs thought to be part of President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle. A new U.S. task…
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Drivers Flock to Costco, Sam’s to Save on Gas — Is It Worth It?
There’s no end in sight to rising gas prices. There’s also no end in sight to the line at your local Costco or Sam’s Club gas station. TikTok user @kamilah_michelle…
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Opulent Castles You Can Buy for the Price of a Manhattan Condo
Every person’s home is their castle, but if you have the cash, you can actually play king or queen for the rest of your life — because actual castles are…
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Prime Crime? Amazon Accused of Lying to the Feds
Amazon is in hot water with the feds, who say the e-commerce giant should be investigated for criminal obstruction of Congress. A bipartisan group of lawmakers has asked the Department…
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McDonald’s Sued For $900M Over Ice Cream Machines
McDonald’s is being McSued for $900 million. Over ice cream. A technology company that developed a way to fix the fast-food giant’s constantly broken ice-cream machines says McDonald’s tried to put…
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America’s Biggest Mansion Sells at an Equally Big Discount
The Bel-Air, California, mansion known as “The One” is probably out of your price range, but it’s still worth ogling. This 105,000-square-foot behemoth just sold for $141 million, making it the…
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This Crazy Underground House in Las Vegas Is for Sale
Ever wanted your very own fallout shelter? Well, now that Russian President Vladimir Putin has put his nuclear forces on high alert — the first time that’s happened since the…
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Why Oreos Will Survive the Apocalypse and Other Weird Company Secrets
Corporations are just like people — they all have secrets. Most of those involve boring proprietary information dealing with such things as patents and protocols. Sometimes, however, the biggest companies…
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Most Fun Cities in America
We all deserve to have a little fun, especially as spring gets closer and the promise of warmer weather is just around the corner. But where exactly are the best…
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Celebrity Businesses That Completely Flopped
Regular folks aren’t the only ones who experiment with side gigs. Plenty of celebrities have started businesses or launched products in an effort to make their famous names even more…
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10 Best and Worst States for Starting a Business
Starting your own business is exciting but terrifying. Nothing beats saying goodbye to a terrible boss, a toxic work environment, or subpar pay, but entrepreneurship isn’t all sunshine and roses.…
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These Stores Let You Buy Now and Pay Later
If you’ve done any online shopping lately, chances are you’ve seen something new popping up at checkout: an enticing offer to “buy now, pay later.” This slick payment option aims…
