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Harris’ Hollywood pals radio silent after Trump victory — they can’t ‘afford’ to lose fans: expert

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Harris’ Hollywood pals radio silent after Trump victory — they can’t ‘afford’ to lose fans: expert

It’s been a week since Donald Trump declared victory over Vice President Harris in the 2024 presidential election. While many celebrities have shared their thoughts on the president-elect, some have seemingly remained notably silent.  In the weeks leading up to the election, stars such as Oprah Winfrey, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, George Clooney, Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, Arnold Schwarzenegger, … Read more

Broke Gen Zs turn down jobs — claim they can’t afford commute or work clothes: report

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Broke Gen Zs turn down jobs — claim they can’t afford commute or work clothes: report

Work isn’t working for the cool kids.  Owing to the high cost of living and the mental health pressures of the rat race, would-be workers in their 20s are forgoing jobs because they can neither afford daily transportation nor proper in-office attire, per a recent report.  “Young people are finding themselves in a vicious cycle,” … Read more

Gen Z homeowner says most people her age will ‘never be able to afford a house,’ offers brutal advice

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Gen Z homeowner says most people her age will ‘never be able to afford a house,’ offers brutal advice

At 20 years old, most of us were just trying to work out which two-minute noodles are cheaper and ensuring we have enough bucks in the bank for our monthly Netflix subscription. But for Maddi Miller, she is already buying her second home worth almost $504,573, while her savings account is bursting at the seams … Read more

Armie Hammer forced to sell truck because he ‘can’t afford’ gas after career-ending cannibalism scandal

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Armie Hammer forced to sell truck because he ‘can’t afford’ gas after career-ending cannibalism scandal

Armie Hammer has moved back to Los Angeles, but he has to sell his beloved truck because gas prices are just too damn high. In a video posted to Instagram on Tuesday, August 27, the disgraced actor, 37, revealed he has gotten a new apartment in LA and taken the truck he has loved “intensely” … Read more

Americans who can’t afford vacations aren’t letting tight budgets get in their way

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Americans who can’t afford vacations aren’t letting tight budgets get in their way

Broke Americans are not letting budget constraints get in the way of a good vacation. Even though 47% of Americans said they can’t afford a vacation this year, 49% said they are likely to travel anyway, according to Allianz Partners USA’s 16th annual Vacation Confidence Index. It is part of an increasing trend of travelers … Read more

Families are slashing grocery spending to afford air conditioning amid sweltering summer heat

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Families are slashing grocery spending to afford air conditioning amid sweltering summer heat

Americans getting burned by their summer air conditioning bills are forced to cut costs elsewhere to afford it. One in three US households trimmed grocery spending to afford their utility bills, according to new data from PowerSetter, a platform used to compare energy rates. The company reported that 75% of the survey participants, of which … Read more

PanAm is bringing luxury back to the skies — but can you afford the $65,000 ticket?

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PanAm is bringing luxury back to the skies — but can you afford the ,000 ticket?

Miss those more elegant, 20th-century days of flying? They can be yours again — for a pie-in-the-sky price. Pan Am, the beloved, long-defunct airline that earned a reputation for cruising in style and great comfort, has announced a special, 12-day comeback journey next summer — and it costs a whopping $65,500 for a solo ticket, with a … Read more

We couldn’t afford a $30K NYC wedding reception — so we had one on the L train instead

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We couldn’t afford a K NYC wedding reception — so we had one on the L train instead

Daniel Jean couldn’t afford to give his bride, Esmy Valdez, an over-the-top wedding.  So, the Brooklynite took it underground — to the subway.  “We didn’t have the money to do the dream reception that I’d always envisioned,” Jean, 39, a marketing manager from Flatbush, told The Post, noting the high cost of hosting nuptials in … Read more

Irate employee proclaims ‘American dream is dead’ while he make 3 times the minimum wage and still ‘cannot afford to live’

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Irate employee proclaims ‘American dream is dead’ while he make 3 times the minimum wage and still ‘cannot afford to live’

A frustrated worker claims the “American dream is dead” as he struggles to make ends meet while he works multiple jobs and earns three times the minimum wage. Nic Sumners shared his aggravation on TikTok last month for how he was living and called out everyone who thought his way of life was normal. “Can … Read more

I couldn’t afford my dream home — so I spent $15,000 turning my parents garage into a palace

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I couldn’t afford my dream home — so I spent ,000 turning my parents garage into a palace

A house? In this economy? After being shut out of the hyper-competitive rental market in his hometown, an enterprising 21-year-old managed to snag the first home of his dreams — for just under $19,000. But there was a catch — the ‘home’ was his parents garage. And the $19,000 is what it would cost to turn … Read more

Queen Elizabeth’s personal Daimler Majestic is up for auction — and you don’t need to be a royal to afford it

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Queen Elizabeth’s personal Daimler Majestic is up for auction — and you don’t need to be a royal to afford it

Queen Elizabeth II’s royal ride can be yours — and you need not be heir to the throne to afford it. The 2001 Daimler Majestic owned and driven by the late monarch is currently up for auction through Bonhams.  The queen’s wheels will be on the block until Monday. “A very rare opportunity to own a vehicle … Read more

Dear Abby: My son’s wonderful girlfriend can’t afford a graduation gown — should I buy one for her?

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Dear Abby: My son’s wonderful girlfriend can’t afford a graduation gown — should I buy one for her?

DEAR ABBY: My son, who is in his senior year of high school, is dating a beautiful, sweet girl I’ll call “Amanda.” I’m very fond of her. This is an exciting year for them both because soon she will be shopping for her graduation gown. Amanda told me her mom has said she will have … Read more

Mom of 12 can’t afford all her kids with her food bill now $24K a year — but still calls having children her ‘superpower’

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Mom of 12 can’t afford all her kids with her food bill now K a year — but still calls having children her ‘superpower’

A controversial TikTok mother from New York revealed how she “can’t afford” to feed her 12 children, struggling to stay afloat amid the cost of living crisis. Veronica Merritt, 39, claims she receives a one month payment from the government of $1,400 in food stamps, but she says that’s not even enough “because food is … Read more

Angry Gen Zer calls out high cost of living in viral rant: ‘I cannot afford to live?’

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Angry Gen Zer calls out high cost of living in viral rant: ‘I cannot afford to live?’

With hot inflation numbers to prove it, one hacked-off Gen Z American took to TikTok, where he detailed a “struggle to survive” and pay for everyday items. “Can somebody explain to me in crayon-eating terms why I make over three times the federal minimum wage and I cannot afford to live?” the user allegedly named … Read more

Chocolate prices likely to soar as African cocoa processing plants can’t afford to buy beans

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Chocolate prices likely to soar as African cocoa processing plants can’t afford to buy beans

LONDON/ACCRA — Major African cocoa plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana have stopped or cut processing because they cannot afford to buy beans, four trading sources said, meaning chocolate prices around the world are likely to soar. Chocolate-makers have already increased prices to consumers, after three years of poor cocoa harvests, with a fourth expected, … Read more

Single mom of triplet teens refuses to throw individual sweet 16 birthday parties: ‘I can’t really afford $4,000’

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Single mom of triplet teens refuses to throw individual sweet 16 birthday parties: ‘I can’t really afford ,000’

More than 2,000 people have reacted and over 1,000 have posted individual comments to a drama shared on social media by a mom of teenage triplets.  She wrote that she’s a single mother of triplet girls, who are currently 15 years old (she did not share her location). She said that for their sweet 16 birthdays, … Read more

I quit my job during the ‘Great Resignation’ and spent $34k traveling the world — I can’t afford a house

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I quit my job during the ‘Great Resignation’ and spent k traveling the world — I can’t afford a house

After traveling the world, she’s returned home — only to find she can’t afford one. A Millennial who quit her dream job to explore 18 different countries says she doesn’t have a deposit for a house after spending tens of thousands of dollars on her epic travels. Helen Zhao, 34, left her plum gig as … Read more

Even Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo can’t afford Super Bowl suite: 49ers star’s mom

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Even Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo can’t afford Super Bowl suite: 49ers star’s mom

Not even Christian McCaffrey and his fiancée Olivia Culpo can afford a Super Bowl suite, according to the 49ers running back’s mom. In the latest installment of her and Ashley Adamson’s “Your Mom” podcast, Lisa McCaffrey explained that she won’t be watching her son play in his first Super Bowl in the comfort of a … Read more

I live with my husband and my boyfriend — polyamory is the only way we can afford a home

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I live with my husband and my boyfriend — polyamory is the only way we can afford a home

Three’s a crowd — but it sure helps with the cost of living. Jennifer Martin says she and her husband, Daniel, were struggling to pay rent until they welcomed an unlikely new tenant into their home — her boyfriend, Ty. The polyamorous mom spoke with The Post on Wednesday, saying her unorthodox living situation has … Read more

Dear Abby: My friend is a total flake, I can’t afford to keep bailing on plans

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Dear Abby: My friend is a total flake, I can’t afford to keep bailing on plans

DEAR ABBY: I’m a widow. I have a friend I’ll call “Greta,” whom I have known since high school. I was very shy back then. She was more outgoing, but our group of friends was small. Over the years, I have become more outgoing, while Greta seems to be withdrawing socially. She often tells me … Read more