Movie theaters can apply for a license to sell liquor, including wine and beer to their customers, under the $237 billion state budget deal crafted by Gov. Kathy Hochul and the legislature. But lawmakers don’t want filmgoers to get blotto on cocktails while watching “Ghostbusters” so customers will be limited to buying one drink per … Read more
Get a load of this! A southern California mom of 14 says she spends more than $75,000 a year on food, mortgage, utilities, clothes, and other essentials for her family, like laundry detergent — she does 21 loads of laundry a week! “We need a minimum [of] $6,000 a month to run the house,” caterer … Read more
Planning a kid’s party can quickly become an unnecessarily painful experience for parents. From lolly bags to catering and entertainment, creating a fun experience without requiring a small bank loan can be challenging. One mom has vented about how the assumptions of many parents left her and her husband over budget and seething with anger … Read more
Social media trends, specifically on TikTok, can cover a wide range of topics, from new food recipes to viral dances and much more. One trend, however, is rawer than most as creators are sharing very transparently how they divvy up their paychecks each week. Videos with the keywords “payday routine” on TikTok are virtually endless and millennials … Read more
Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs designed to treat diabetes have become one of the hottest and most controversial weight-loss crazes. But those drugs are so high in demand that there’s a nationwide shortage of them. They are also pricey, with one month’s supply costing anywhere between $900 and $1,300. That has people on social media turning … Read more
Time is money — Americans believe the average day is worth $134, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that, aside from their job, Americans think that they do $134 of work when factoring in cleaning (64%), cooking (55%) and driving (41%). Though the average respondent spends $35 on any given day, … Read more
“Quiet luxury” and “Doom spending” are out. “Loud budgeting” is in. The in-your-face financial trend, where crying poverty is the new flaunting of wealth, couldn’t be more perfect for Gen Z, known for their love of oversharing. Being a loud budgeteer is easy, too — just begin talking very openly, to anyone who asks or doesn’t … Read more
Laura Avenius Eliason is a busy mother of three who’s always trying to stay on budget. To feed her growing tribe — all of her kids are under 8 — without going broke, the crafty mom winds up cooking mostly from scratch. And when she does grab her shopping cart and hit the aisles, she’s constantly … Read more
Parents may be forced to curb spending on gifts for their kids this holiday season amid ongoing inflation — but one psychologist says that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Dr. Jenna Vyas-Lee believes that frugality over the festive season can help create more mindful, less entitled children. The psychologist told the Daily Mail that just … Read more
A Costco connoisseur has shown her devotion to the budget retailer by holding her birthday party in the food court of one of the cut-price superstores. The thrifty Floridian, known only as Madison, invited six family members along to her celebration on Sunday evening, filming the festivity for TikTok. “Today is my birthday, and I’m … Read more
He’s living a life of Luxe-ury — on just $10. An American tourist traveled to the richest country in the world to see what he could buy on a budget — and it wasn’t very much. Eli Snyder, a travel influencer from Kansas City, posted a video to his TikTok yesterday detailing his trip to … Read more
Think of it as a Michelin Star for affordability. Enjoying an affordable gourmet meal in NYC might seem like a paradox in light of soaring inflation. Fortunately, ahead of dropping its official list of stars, the Michelin Guide has unveiled 11 new NYC Bib Gourmand — affordable restaurants — entries, so that cash-strapped gourmets can … Read more
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With inflation driving the cost of travel to NYC ever higher — and so many Big Apple hotels being repurposed as temporary social housing — it’s a wonder the average traveler can afford a trip to the city nowadays. But a new national survey reveals that one of the country’s top budget stays is right here … Read more
Enchanted by Taylor Swift‘s style? Look no further. Between her blockbuster Eras Tour and rumored romance with Kansas City Chief’s footballer Travis Kelce, all eyes have been on the “Maroon” hitmaker this year, and we’d be remiss not to admire her gorgeous wardrobe. But the singer’s Midas touch has caused the product to fly off … Read more
This bride just wanted to have funds. Charlotte Deering, 27, created her dream Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding while balling on a budget — spending around $2,400 for the entire bash last month, including the honeymoon. Deering, from England, even purchased her white dress at the grocery store Tesco for $12, getting creative with her childhood … Read more
A father has taken to Reddit to ask AITA for questioning his son’s request for an $80K contribution towards his wedding. This would be half of what the son intends to spend on his $160,000 wedding celebration – a figure many are calling celebrity-level extravagant. The father shares, “we promised that we would pay for half his wedding, … Read more
Alexis Howard is making serious cents with her money-saving hacks. The San Francisco resident, 28, says she’s saved a small fortune by living on a budget of just $50 per month. The TikTok user has also accumulated a legion of followers by sharing her financial story on social media, leaving fans stunned by how she … Read more
A wedding is supposed to be the happiest period of a person’s life — but not literally. Kylee, from California, who goes by Trailer Park Princess on TikTok, shared a video last year that has since garnered over 2 million views explaining how her wedding took a bloody turn when she unexpectedly started her menstrual … Read more
Nearly six in 10 parents (58%) think school supplies have become more expensive — and kids needing more might be to blame. A survey of 2,000 millennial parents of school-age kids found that school supply lists are only exacerbating the issue. More than half of parents (55%) think their kids need more items for school than … Read more