Airlines cost passengers hundreds of dollars by claiming you were a no-show — whether or not that’s true

Airlines cost passengers hundreds of dollars by claiming you were a no-show — whether or not that’s true

Call it a boarding bust. Airlines can charge customers a “no-show” fee if a passenger has skipped out on their flight. Experts at Going.com shared that a typical no-show fee can range anywhere from $100 up to $200. Although, the price will depend on the airline and fare class. For example, United Airlines charges a … Read more

Cruise expert exposes all the hidden fees costing travelers thousands of dollars — and the easy ways to save

Cruise expert exposes all the hidden fees costing travelers thousands of dollars — and the easy ways to save

It’s never rough seas for cruise connoisseur Carol Nicole.  Nicole, 47, has been cruising for nearly six years, hitting the seas an impressive 33 times. And as a newly minted travel agent, she guarantees smooth sailing for her clients — and her over 68,000 “cruise besties” she’s dubbed on TikTok. “That’s my whole mission as … Read more

Exclusive | Meet the pet owners spending thousands of dollars on doggy wellness — from $800 red light therapy to $750 PEMF beds

Exclusive | Meet the pet owners spending thousands of dollars on doggy wellness — from 0 red light therapy to 0 PEMF beds

Life isn’t so ruff for Lilo — at least, not anymore. Three years ago, Luce Clark and her partner were traveling through the Indonesian jungle when they spotted a small white pup tumbling through the brush along a busy stretch of road. After being unable to find the family he belonged to, they took him … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Lilo & Stitch’ star Daveigh Chase died with millions of dollars in residuals untouched, manager says

Exclusive | ‘Lilo & Stitch’ star Daveigh Chase died with millions of dollars in residuals untouched, manager says

“Lilo & Stitch” star Daveigh Chase was “too far gone” to collect millions of dollars in residuals she had sitting in an account as she spiraled into addiction, her manager told The California Post. Chase was just eight years old when she landed the voice of Lilo in Disney’s classic film and signed a deal … Read more

A third of all scam victims were hit by social media fraud — and losses are in the billions of dollars: FTC

A third of all scam victims were hit by social media fraud — and losses are in the billions of dollars: FTC

It’s a social scam. According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 30% of people who reported being scammed in 2025 said the swindle began on social media. The agency said losses from these scams reached $2.1 billion in 2025, eight times the amount reported in 20220. Experts maintain that because most scams aren’t reported to … Read more

Home Depot partner files for bankruptcy and closes US stores — leaving customers with thousands of dollars at stake

Home Depot partner files for bankruptcy and closes US stores — leaving customers with thousands of dollars at stake

Wren Kitchens, a Home Depot partner brand, filed for bankruptcy and abruptly closed 15 stores — and it could put customers out of thousands of dollars. The UK-based company, which launched its strategic partnership with Home Depot in 2024, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation and has shuttered all 15 of its retail store locations. … Read more

Influencers roasted for hiring ‘Coachella stylists’ — allegedly paying thousands of dollars for the ‘horrendous’ looks: ‘This is hot garbage’

Influencers roasted for hiring ‘Coachella stylists’ — allegedly paying thousands of dollars for the ‘horrendous’ looks: ‘This is hot garbage’

For Coachella, wannabe fashionistas are spending big bucks — but their “horrendous” ‘fits are forcing social media to ask, “What the literal f- -k?” Quizzical eyebrows are being raised across the internet as influencers, such as Montse Lewin, a content creator from Los Angeles, are paying hundreds — or even thousands — to purported “Coachella … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Bridgerton’ fans are dropping hundreds of dollars on dainty, sassy pumps — and turning NYC into a royal runway

Exclusive | ‘Bridgerton’ fans are dropping hundreds of dollars on dainty, sassy pumps — and turning NYC into a royal runway

“Marie Antoinette” and “Bridgerton“-inspired shoes are inspiring the latest footwear that New York City fashionistas are strutting down the Big Apple sidewalks in, treating them like the queen’s ballroom. With the popular period drama‘s Season 4 Part 2 landing on Netflix Thursday, Feb. 26, fans are stepping into off-screen fantasies by wearing dainty, “coquette” Regency-era … Read more

This Uber and Lyft hack can save you hundreds of dollars on rides each year

This Uber and Lyft hack can save you hundreds of dollars on rides each year

Next time you order Uber, check Lyft. A new study revealed that toggling between the two apps can save you serious cash. According to a new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research, there’s an average price difference of 14% for the same route between the two ride-sharing apps. While that might mean there’s … Read more

Exclusive | Parents are spending thousands of dollars on this orthodontic trend for their tweens — even before they get braces

Exclusive | Parents are spending thousands of dollars on this orthodontic trend for their tweens — even before they get braces

The 8-year-old daughter of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Danielle Cabral has been rocking a bougie new accessory — and no, it’s not bursting with bows, tulle or sequins. You can’t tell by looking at her, but Valentina Cabral sports a pricey metal appliance that sits inside her mouth and gives her teeth … Read more

Couple are saving thousands of dollars a month by traveling the world with their daughter — home has become too expensive

Couple are saving thousands of dollars a month by traveling the world with their daughter — home has become too expensive

This brings new meaning to the term budget travel. Living at home has become so expensive that people are traveling abroad to conserve cash. A UK couple that uprooted their life to embark on a year-long world tour with their six-year-old daughter say the expedition is cheaper than it would have been to stay home. “We’ve budgeted our travel costs to be less than our UK outgoings, traveling midrange, which … Read more

Americans can make thousands of dollars a month in this foreign country — just by using their voice

Americans can make thousands of dollars a month in this foreign country — just by using their voice

Start your vocal warm-ups. An American mother of three claims to make thousands of dollars just with her voice — thanks to her British fanbase — and presumably, you can too. Despite often being stereotyped as a “dumb blonde American,” Holly Jane, a 42-year-old OnlyFans creator, has transformed her soft Texan accent into a highly … Read more

Couple shells out thousands of dollars on destination wedding, realizes they weren’t even invited: ‘We flew across the world’

Couple shells out thousands of dollars on destination wedding, realizes they weren’t even invited: ‘We flew across the world’

They were accidental wedding crashers. A flabbergasted couple flew 14 hours and shelled out thousands of dollars to attend a destination wedding, only to realize after booking that they weren’t on the guest list. “We flew across the world for a wedding we technically weren’t even part of,” Yasemin Sarli told People Magazine. “Once we … Read more

I used ChatGPT to jump-start my glow-up — it saved me thousands of dollars and I’m hotter than ever

I used ChatGPT to jump-start my glow-up — it saved me thousands of dollars and I’m hotter than ever

This AI glow-up led to a real-life transformation. At 25, Anastasia Eastin felt she was struggling to reach her full potential. She wanted to be more confident, healthy, energized and proud of herself, but she couldn’t afford a team of experts — so she turned to ChatGPT. Anastasia Eastin turned to ChatGPT for an affordable, … Read more

This simple ‘1% rule’ could save you hundreds of dollars — and curb your dangerous impulse spending

This simple ‘1% rule’ could save you hundreds of dollars — and curb your dangerous impulse spending

Think twice before dropping that cash — your future self will thank you. A budgeting hack known as the “1% rule” is gaining traction for helping people pump the brakes on pricey, impulsive purchases — and it’s so simple, even your most shop-happy friend could use it. If you’re eyeing a non-essential splurge — say, … Read more

Aggressive airline passenger who choked, kicked gate attendant fined thousands of dollars for heinous act

Aggressive airline passenger who choked, kicked gate attendant fined thousands of dollars for heinous act

An airport worker who was brutally assaulted by a man banned from boarding his flight to Bali will receive thousands of dollars in compensation from her attacker. The woman was working at Perth Airport when a traveler became aggressive waiting to check in for a flight on Feb. 25. The Indian man, 43, was told … Read more

I ruined my skin following beauty influencer advice — and wasted thousands of dollars

I ruined my skin following beauty influencer advice — and wasted thousands of dollars

People are ruining their skin and wasting thousands of dollars following influencers’ skincare routines – with experts once again warning against following social media-fueled beauty trends. TikTokker Hannah Chan shared that she spent nearly $2,500 on products she slathered on — in an attempt to make her skin glow like the glamorous personalities she fawned … Read more

Taylor Swift Toronto ‘Eras Tour’ ticket prices drop hundreds of dollars

Taylor Swift Toronto ‘Eras Tour’ ticket prices drop hundreds of dollars

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The six-year wait is finally over. On Thursday, Nov. 14, Taylor Swift will perform in Toronto for the first time since 2018’s … Read more

I saved thousands of dollars with my DIY wedding dress — it’s a feeling you can’t buy

I saved thousands of dollars with my DIY wedding dress — it’s a feeling you can’t buy

Monica Razak’s wedding dress is a gown made of honor.  Before getting engaged last October, the local gal had only sewn little things, like hair scrunchies and sun dresses.  But after falling in love with an over $10,000 frock at Kleinfeld, NYC’s most ballyhooed bridal boutique, she got creative in order to save some dough.  “I made … Read more

McDonald’s free collectible cups are being resold for thousands of dollars on eBay

McDonald’s free collectible cups are being resold for thousands of dollars on eBay

Fans are really lovin’ it. Earlier this month, McDonald’s released a Collector’s Meal with six collectible cups and now the plastic drinkware is being resold for eyewatering prices. The plastic cups feature a range of beloved nostalgic characters, including Barbie and Hot Wheels, Beanie Babies, Coca-Cola, Hello Kitty and Peanuts, McDonald’s characters, and a combination … Read more