Personal Finance
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Think Twice: Amazon Now Warns Shoppers About ‘Frequently Returned’ Products
There are two types of Amazon shoppers: the person who sees an item and clicks “Buy Now” on a whim and the person who scours the reviews and only makes a purchase after carefully weighing the decision. Okay, maybe there’s…
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Costco and Sam’s Club Purchases That Make Back the Membership Fee
Shopping at warehouse club stores comes at a price: Costco’s membership starts at $60, and a basic Sam’s Club membership costs $50. But there are plenty of ways to make back the fee while enjoying the perks of membership — and…
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Low-Income Students Pay More for College While Rich Kids Pay Less, Report Says
If it seems like college bills are just getting higher and higher, you’re not wrong — but that higher price tag might be because of your family’s financial standing. According to federal data analyzed by The Hechinger Report, almost 700 universities and…
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How Couples With Different Money Habits Can Find Financial Harmony
Money is one of the top reasons couples fight—and it’s not hard to see why. One person might be budgeting for long-term security while the other is adding smart home gadgets and weekly sushi nights to the credit card. But…
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Whole Lotto Luck: These Are the Luckiest (and Unluckiest) States in America
Are you someone who flocks to your local corner store every time the Mega Millions jackpot skyrockets, even though you know the odds aren’t ever in your favor? Do you yell at the TV when the Powerball numbers don’t go…
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How To Avoid Lifestyle Creep After a Raise, According to Redditors
With so many cheap consumer goods at our fingertips, it’s easy to get carried away after landing a new job or scoring a raise. You start eating sushi every weekend, upgrade your wardrobe, maybe even buy a sports car, and…
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Sick of Tipping? You’re Not the Only One
Tired of seeing an option to leave a tip … pretty much everywhere? While customers were feeling generous toward service workers during the pandemic, three years on it seems purse…
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The Cost of Gas the Year You Were Born
Explore gas prices by year and see what fuel cost the year you were born, with prices tracked from 1940 to today in current dollars.
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How You’re Destroying Your Credit Score Without Knowing It
Americans are on a credit card binge. The ranks of credit card holders carrying debt from month to month have grown to 49%, up from 39% a year ago while…
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Tired of Spending a Fortune on Uber and Lyft? Try These Alternative Ride-Share Services
In recent years, ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the way people commute and travel, providing a convenient and, at times, more affordable alternative to traditional taxis. But not…
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Single and Live Alone? Redditors Swear By These Money-Saving Tips
One of the most common money-saving tips you’ll find online is to get a Costco membership and shop in bulk. While that might work for families who need a month’s…
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Salary vs. Hourly: Which Is Better for Employees?
Time is money, but when it comes to your paycheck, whether you get paid on a salary or hourly basis can make all the difference. We tackled the hourly vs.…
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Is Dental Insurance Worth It? Here’s What Experts and Patients Say
Insurance is almost always a good idea. In exchange for a monthly premium, you shield yourself from some of life’s worst financial catastrophes — a flood that destroys your house,…
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Looria Wants Artificial Intelligence and Reddit To Shape Your Next Purchase
Now that artificial intelligence can do everything from generating a painting of Ronald McDonald as the Mona Lisa to passing the BAR exam, the internet won’t stop talking about DALL-E…
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Why You Shouldn’t Move to a More Affordable City, According to Redditors
When you hear about New Yorkers spending upwards of $3,500 on one-bedroom apartments, you might wonder why they don’t just move. The same apartment in Shreveport, Louisiana, or Wichita, Kansas,…
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26 Reasons Not to Buy a Sports Car, According to Experts and Owners
Ripping around in a sports car might sound like just the thing you’re looking for. However, before you splurge on a shiny new ride, you might want to hit the…
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No $hit: New Study Shows Earning More Money Does Make People Happier
Are you making so much money that you’ve got all your bills set up for auto-pay, and you never even notice your balance lowering? Are you immune to the snarls…
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These Are the Most (and Least) Expensive States for Car Owners
Cars may seem like a fixed price once you drive it off the car lot, but there are plenty of other expenses once you hit the road that can really…
