I celebrated my budget birthday for $30 inside a Costco — here’s how you can, too

I celebrated my budget birthday for  inside a Costco — here’s how you can, too

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

I had a $10 budget in the world’s richest country — here’s what I bought

I had a  budget in the world’s richest country — here’s what I bought

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

Michelin’s 11 most affordable NYC restaurants revealed

Michelin’s 11 most affordable NYC restaurants revealed

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

The 20 best night creams we tested for any age, skin type and budget

The 20 best night creams we tested for any age, skin type and budget

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. For anyone who’s starting to solidify their skincare regimen, finding a good night cream is so in your best interest. Though you may feel as though one moisturizer tub will suffice, having a thicker, more hydrating and nighttime-formulated … Read more

Here are the best budget hotels in the United States — one of them is right here in NYC

Here are the best budget hotels in the United States — one of them is right here in NYC

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

Taylor Swift’s best looks — how to get her wardrobe on a civilian budget

Taylor Swift’s best looks — how to get her wardrobe on a civilian budget

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

I planned a dream wedding — for less than $2,500, including my honeymoon

I planned a dream wedding — for less than ,500, including my honeymoon

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

I offered to pay for half of my son’s wedding but he’s asking for way too much

I offered to pay for half of my son’s wedding but he’s asking for way too much

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

I live on $50 a month in San Francisco — here’s everything I buy

I live on  a month in San Francisco — here’s everything I buy

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

My perfect wedding on a ‘baller budget’ nearly ended with blood 

My perfect wedding on a ‘baller budget’ nearly ended with blood 

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

Most parents think school supplies have become too expensive: poll

Most parents think school supplies have become too expensive: poll

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

How airlines are gearing up to bust ‘skiplagging’ budget travelers

How airlines are gearing up to bust ‘skiplagging’ budget travelers

Airlines are cracking down on a travel hack that can save customers money, while carrying ‘substantial’ risk for those who try it. Earlier this month, a North Carolina teen who booked on a flight from Florida to New York learned the consequences of hidden-city booking, or “skiplagging,” when American Airlines agents caught him apparently planning to disembark … Read more

I feed my dates $1 meals — romance doesn’t have to be expensive

I feed my dates  meals — romance doesn’t have to be expensive

He’s a hopeless ramen-tic. Elliot William, 36, insists that you don’t have to spend a lot of dough for an intimate dinner. William, who lives in England, posts grocery hacks, inexpensive recipes and budgeting ideas to his TikTok page, called Cost of Living Crisis Tips — but some viewers are roasting his cheap date meal … Read more

How to have the ultimate Mexican vacay without spending mucho dinero

How to have the ultimate Mexican vacay without spending mucho dinero

Vacations don’t come cheap these days. Especially popular tourist hubs in Mexico. In recent years, family hot spots around our southern neighbor have been transformed into chi-chi luxury resorts, making it increasingly difficult to enjoy Mexico on a budget. Thankfully, with a little savvy, you can still carve out an incredible vacation in, say, Cozumel … Read more

Disney blogger who gushed about ‘Star Wars’ hotel ‘would not have paid’ to stay there

Disney blogger who gushed about ‘Star Wars’ hotel ‘would not have paid’ to stay there

A travel blogger who gushed about Disney’s “Star Wars”-themed hotel when it opened admitted that she “would not have paid” out of her own pocket to stay there — and told The Post she isn’t surprised that it’s closing. Benét Wilson was a senior editor at travel blog The Points Guy when she was invited … Read more

I’m a chef — here’s how to make a Michelin-level meal for under $10

I’m a chef — here’s how to make a Michelin-level meal for under

There’s something fishy about this “budget-friendly” dish. Content creator Danny Kim, 27, from Maryland, challenges chefs to create gourmet meals with no more than a $10 bill and films the results on TikTok. In a viral clip from September, Kim taps chef Kevin Lee, a former Michelin cook, to see how far he can stretch the … Read more

I created my fairytale wedding for just $2.5K — here’s how I did it

I created my fairytale wedding for just .5K — here’s how I did it

Planning a wedding when you’re cash-strapped sounds like a nightmare, but for these newlyweds, it was a “fairytale dream come true.” Mom-of-two Diana Hill had always wanted to get married on a gorgeous sandy beach, wearing a beautiful dress and sipping Champagne. And through some clever tricks, she achieved her dream wedding — for under … Read more

Rocket sleds, stunts and a  $100M budget: Inside Taylor Swift’s ‘unbelievable’ Eras Tour

Rocket sleds, stunts and a  0M budget: Inside Taylor Swift’s ‘unbelievable’ Eras Tour

Fifty-two stadiums, 10 albums, 44 songs taking up in all more than three hours: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, which kicked off March 17 at State Farm Arena in Glendale, Arizona, is a production of epic scale. There are nonstop costume changes, large-scale set swaps and stunts on the outrageous order of a Las Vegas residency. … Read more

Here’s how much pet owners spend during the first months of pet parenthood

Here’s how much pet owners spend during the first months of pet parenthood

New pet parents should be prepared to spend more than $500 in upfront costs when bringing home a new four-legged family member – and that’s just the start of the cost of pet parenthood.  A new survey of 2,000 pet owners revealed that respondents spent an average of $553 on things like adoption fees and … Read more

Men consider themselves better money-savers than women

Men consider themselves better money-savers than women

New research shows that one in five Americans would rate their ability to save money as “fair” or “poor.” A survey of 2,000 employed men and women looked at the differences in how they save for the future and found that men are more likely than women to rate their money-saving abilities as higher than … Read more