New survey shows this kids’ unapproved act is costing families hundreds

New survey shows this kids’ unapproved act is costing families hundreds

Nearly one-in-three parents have discovered their child has made an online purchase without permission, with kids’ most expensive unapproved shopping sprees costing families about $170 on average. According to a nationally representative survey of 2,000 parents with children 18 and under, 31% said their kids have made digital purchases without permission. For some, the cost … Read more

Anthony Davis’ wife only made him ‘feel worse’ after nearly costing Lakers

Anthony Davis’ wife only made him ‘feel worse’ after nearly costing Lakers

Anthony Davis was trolled by his wife after getting bailed out by Rui Hachimura. During Saturday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Davis nearly clanked away a victory while on the road. With 12.1 seconds remaining and the Lakers holding a narrow 101-99 lead, Davis missed two critical late-game free throws. … Read more

Designer Italian fruit cakes costing over $100 are a holiday trend — and NYers can’t get enough

Designer Italian fruit cakes costing over 0 are a holiday trend — and NYers can’t get enough

Fruitcake is getting fancy. Panettone, the airy, sweet Italian bread studded with dried and candied fruits, has long been a Christmas staple. But, the often cheap and cheerful treat that costs around $10 for a circular, domed loaf, has gotten an artisanal upgrade in recent years — with the price tag to match. Designers such as … Read more

How the trend of ‘entitled’ kids’ parties is costing parents an arm and a leg

How the trend of ‘entitled’ kids’ parties is costing parents an arm and a leg

If you thought lavish kids parties were only reserved for the Kardashian kids, think again.  There’s a new trend making its way to us mere mortal parents and our kids’ parties, and it’s incredibly bad timing with the cost of living crisis. You’ve heard of gift registries for weddings – well what about for a kids’ party? Yep … Read more

Grocery shopping on an empty stomach is costing Americans this much

Grocery shopping on an empty stomach is costing Americans this much

According to research, grocery shopping on an empty stomach will cost you an extra $26 per trip, on average. A recent poll of 2,000 general population Americans found that the average person makes two grocery runs per week and budgets $162 for their haul. The study found that more than three-quarters of respondents (76%) agreed … Read more

Millennials are obsessed with expensive destination weddings — and it’s costing them friendships

Millennials are obsessed with expensive destination weddings — and it’s costing them friendships

They object! Millennial couples are sparing no expense with lavish and pricey weddings at destinations far from home — leaving strained guests thinking here comes the bill, not the bride. Lovers dreaming of saying “I do” in a castle, on the beach, or at a cute rural escape are putting pressure on family and friends … Read more

Our child has ADHD — the Adderall shortage is costing our family $280 more a month we can’t afford

Our child has ADHD — the Adderall shortage is costing our family 0 more a month we can’t afford

A nationwide shortage of drugs that treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has forced some patients to shell out hundreds more for pricey, brand-name alternatives. A new analysis from USA Today found that the prices that retail community pharmacies pay for common ADHD medications have outpaced inflation, and in some cases, have doubled or tripled in the … Read more

Ordering free bread at restaurants is costing you more — here’s why

Ordering free bread at restaurants is costing you more — here’s why

That free bread at dinner might make you fork out some extra dough. That’s right — the deliciously zero-cost carb-load before your entree could be costing you more than you bargained for, at least according to one TikToker. Denise, who goes by @sweetfiber online, revealed the real reason restaurants load up customers on homemade bread — or … Read more