Money
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All the Insane $#!t You Can Bet On In the Super Bowl (Yes, Including T-Swift)
At least 38 states have legalized some form of sports betting, and you better believe that people will be betting heavily on the biggest sporting event of the year. While you probably expect that people will wager on the outcome…
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8 Frugal Sins You Should Never Commit
If you’re committed to the frugal life, there are certain things you just can’t afford to do. Unfortunately, it’s hard to avoid falling into all kinds of sneaky marketing ploys, subscription traps, and discounted items that are hardly discounted at…
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9 Absolutely Bananas Details and Rumors About Mark Zuckerberg’s Hawaii Compound
Channeling his inner secret agent, Mark Zuckerberg’s new Hawaii-based compound is top-secret and completely over-the-top with bonkers features including an underground lair and a web of treehouses in the woods surrounding the compound. WIRED obtained plan documents and talked to…
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6 Unhinged Travel Hacks To Help You Save Money
Your next vacation or business trip doesn’t have to be cripplingly expensive. Just because you have your sights set on staying at an impressively classy hotel in a dreamlike destination with white sandy beaches and warm, piercing blue waters doesn’t…
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10 Cars That People Will Never Buy Again (and Why)
Shopping for a vehicle? Avoid these 10 cars with poor reliability ratings, outdated security, and expensive repair issues.
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Why More Drivers Are Turning to Beater Cars to Save Money
The difference between buying a new or used vehicle used to be rooted in expensive versus affordable. These days, you can still expect to pay tens of thousands of dollars for a vehicle that’s at least ten years old. Unless,…
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Devastating Photos of Dying Sears and Kmart Stores
Not long ago, the slow-motion decay of Sears and Kmart would have been unthinkable. But the chains have been shuttering stores for years. Michael Lisicky, a retail historian, has been…
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10 Clever Hotel Hacks That Will Save You Money
With the cost of living continuing to climb, the times when you manage to save enough money to take a trip have become true moments of luxury. But just because…
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12 Car Brands You Should Never Buy Used (and Why)
When it comes to cars, not all are made equal. If you’re considering buying a used car to save money (you go, savvy shopper!), it’s essential to be cautious about certain…
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10 Countries You Can Emigrate to If You’re Over 50
The number of Americans giving up their citizenship and hightailing it for other countries looks to be on the rise again — maybe because offices processing the requests are getting…
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The Biggest Retail Boycotts of All Time
From colonial-era protests to modern movements, these boycotts forced policy shifts, corporate change, and national debate.
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18 Ways to Go Broke Trying to Get Rich
There were more than 140,000 individuals with net assets of at least $50 million in the U.S. in 2021, according to Business Insider, and who doesn’t want to join their ranks?…
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Household Tasks That Burn Major Calories (and Some Too Dangerous To Do Yourself)
If you can’t make it to the gym and can’t get motivated to work out at home, simple household chores and yardwork can add exercise to your day — with…
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Gen Zers Should Follow These 5 Strategies To Avoid Permanently Renting
Gen Z kids were born between 1997 and 2012, which means that as of 2023, the age range for Gen Z falls anywhere from 11 to 26 years old. Gen…
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9 Ridiculous Double Standards Between Rich and Poor People
The very existence of double standards being played out in society can drive one to the brink of insanity. Shopping at thrift stores? It’s either trendy if you’ve got time…
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Fast-Food Menu Items You’ll Find Only Abroad
Just because some of the world’s biggest fast-food chains originated in the U.S. doesn’t mean the iconic food items they created were perfected there. Predictably familiar names, such as McDonald’s…
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The Most Beautiful Tiny Houses in the World
Tiny houses might not have much interior space, but there’s plenty of room for creativity. In recent years, nonprofits and private contractors have been offering increasingly original designs and amenities…
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12 Common Things You’re Doing That Are Probably Illegal
Believe it or not, some things that we do in our everyday lives may actually be falling on the wrong side of the law. Unbeknownst to many people, certain commonplace…
