Plug in, cash out? Some California Tesla owners could be in line for up to $350 from a class-action settlement over Supercharger “idle fees” — but they’ll need to move fast. The lawsuit centers on fees charged when a Tesla stayed plugged into a busy Supercharger after it had finished charging. Sign up for the … Read more
Costco has said “Next” to its money-saving tool. The Washington-based warehouse chain has quietly axed its Costco Next platform — an online marketplace offering members discounted products directly from vetted third-party suppliers and manufacturers. First popularized by Amazon and Walmart, Next was Costco’s version of an online shopping marketplace where third parties were able to … Read more
Aussie tennis legend Pat Cash has revealed he is engaged to “soulmate” Charlotte Hodson. The Melbourne-born star, 61, famously triumphed at Wimbledon in 1987 with a straight sets win over World No. 1 Ivan Lendl. Last year, he attended Wimbledon alongside Hodson, 54, as the couple went public for the first time in the royal … Read more
WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama will front a new podcast beginning next month that focuses on six “great” books as he and wife Michelle continue to expand their post-White House media ventures. The 44th president described the forthcoming “A Great Book With Barack Obama” pod as a way of trying to reintroduce Americans to … Read more
Los Angeles ticket scalpers are seeing more than a mythical journey in their future with Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” They’re seeing dollar signs. Multiple IMAX 70MM tickets were seen by The California Post on resale marketplaces well above the normal price for theater tickets. Most of the listings were for the only AMC theater in … Read more
Seniors may be in line for a raise. The average Social Security check currently sits at roughly $2,071, according to the Social Security Administration. But that could soon change as experts estimate the next Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) will be a modest 3.8%. The COLA is the yearly increase meant to help Social Security … Read more
Breach, aisle 3. Trader Joe’s customers could be eligible for a payout, but time is running out. The payday comes courtesy of a class action lawsuit alleging the company violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act by printing too many digits of customers’ credit card numbers on certain receipts, thereby compromising security. As a result, … Read more
What if Swin Cash’s Victoria’s Secret dream happened? Cash was a model before she became a two-time NCAA champ with the UConn Huskies, where her jersey is retired, a three-time WNBA champ and two-time Olympic gold medalist, en route to a Hall of Fame induction in 2022. “I remember being that player that had all … Read more
In 2026, money talks — but increasingly, so does a blowout, a brow tint, or a fresh set of lashes. Across social media feeds and salon chairs nationwide, a very ancient idea is making a very 2026 comeback: bartering. Only this time, it’s not barley for labor or tools in Mesopotamia — it’s eyelash extensions … Read more
A cash-sniffing canine just busted a traveler trying to take a small fortune south of the border — and now federal officials are barking a warning to summer flyers: Don’t try to sneak stacks past airport security. Nitro, a 3-year-old chocolate Lab working with Customs and Border Protection at Philadelphia International Airport, sniffed out a … Read more
They’re keeping the spirit alive. Spirit Airlines permanently shut down on Saturday after 34 years after a surge in fuel prices that impacted restructuring efforts, resulting in the cancellations of hundreds of flights and leaving customers wondering what this means for their future travel plans. However, a group of common folk on social media are … Read more
Trader Joe’s customers may be able to get a payout as part of a class action settlement. Customers who made a purchase with a credit or debit card between March 5, 2019, and July 19, 2019, may be eligible to claim an estimated $102.45. Trader Joe’s Co. agreed to pay $7.4 million to settle a … Read more
If manifesting money were as easy as pressing play, we’d all be millionaires. But on social media, many Gen Zers are convinced the secret to wealth isn’t hustle culture — it’s a disco beat. Anita Ward’s 1979 disco hit “Ring My Bell” is having an unexpected second life in 2026, with thousands of users swearing … Read more
Francophiles rejoice: a piece of the iconic Eiffel Tower could soon be yours. On May 21, an original staircase feature of the Eiffel Tower will be up for auction, and history shall be sold to the highest bidder. Completed in 1889, the Eiffel Tower was designed by French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel Only intended to … Read more
The mail may soon stop — and not because it’s lost in transit. The cash-strapped United States Postal Service is barreling toward a financial cliff, with Postmaster General David Steiner warning lawmakers the agency could run dry by October — and potentially halt mail delivery altogether by 2027 if Congress doesn’t step in. “At our … Read more
When it comes to investing, Jill Silverstein’s got it in the bag. The 35-year-old Hermès hedonist lives by the motto, “If you’re workin’ hard, Birkin hard.” But Silverstein, a luxury real estate agency owner from Chicago, told The Post that her collection of Hermès’ ever-haute, ever-enviable Birkins isn’t just for flashy show. Instead, the pricey purses … Read more
For imbuing her children with a few chicken nuggets of wisdom, Kate King is getting deep-fried online. On January 2, just days after “spoiling” son Louie, 8, and daughter Arna, 5, with heaps of holiday gifts, monies and treats, the married mom and homeschooler, from London, told her tots that if they wanted McDonald’s for lunch, they’d have … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Welcome to exhausted America 2025: Most adults are more than a little fine with doling out cash as gifts, and many plan to be asleep before midnight on New Year’s Eve, according to a new AP-NORC poll. About 6 in 10 Americans say cash or gift cards are “very” acceptable as holiday presents, but … Read more
They’re saying “nil” to dollar bills. Money makes the world go round. But when it comes to Gen Zers, the cold-hard stuff just makes them frown, according to new data, which reveals that tech-obsessed 20-somethings consider cash “cringe.” “More than half of Gen Z (53%) are using physical cash as a last resort when paying,” … Read more
Kimberly-Clark is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue in a cash and stock deal worth about $48.7 billion, creating a massive consumer health goods company. Shareholders of Kimberly-Clark will own about 54% of the combined company. Kenvue shareholders will own about 46%. The combined company will have a large stable of household brands under one roof, putting … Read more