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
In September, a British couple raised eyebrows across social media by treating their wedding guests like restaurant patrons, presenting them with a QR code and a contactless card reader at the reception. “Don’t be tight, pay for our flight,” the couple signposted, inviting friends and relatives to donate to a Mexican honeymoon. “People got more … Read more
Lisa Catalano believes in love ad first sight. The Bay Area singleton, 42, is spending cold, hard cash to rent a dozen digital billboards along California’s famed Highway 101 — advertising her hand in marriage to any commuter that’s ready for commitment. “I’m putting myself out there,” Catalano, a vintage clothes retailer, from San Mateo, Calif., told the … Read more
When words fail, an AI-vows generator prevails. Delegating writing duties to artificial intelligence is the ultramodern, if controversial way approximately 25% of today’s sweeties say they’re saving time, stress and money on increasingly costly nuptials. Rather than spending hours pouring their hearts out onto a piece of paper, or blowing big bucks hiring a human … Read more
The second season of Meghan Markle’s Netflix show, “With Love, Meghan,” is just as brutal to watch as Season 1, according to critics. A new eight-part installment of the Duchess of Sussex’s lifestyle series dropped on the streaming platform in the early hours of Tuesday morning, and features guest appearances from Markle’s celeb pals, including … Read more
Buddy fees are taking a toll on Gen Zs and millennials. Having chums comes at a high cost for frugal 20-somethings, and their millennial counterparts, who can ill afford splurging on social outings, but would rather spend the dough than face loneliness and FOMO — the fear of missing out — according to new jaw-dropping … Read more
When it came to “for richer or poorer,” Marley Jaxx and Steve Larsen definitely chose the former. Ahead of saying “I Do” on Aug. 1, the Idaho-based digital entrepreneurs sold $1,000 tickets to their $50,000 wedding-weekend extravaganza, making room for a whopping 270 guests — most of them strangers from the internet. But turning their holy … Read more
As airplane seat-swapping stories continue to spread across social media platforms, one traveler who fell victim to the situation was able to make some money from the practice. Writing in the “r/delta” forum, a flight passenger shared how he or she (gender wasn’t specified) was offered $100 to switch to a middle row seat on … Read more