I met my wife in a dumpster in Buffalo — we earn $20K a year and our baby sleeps on a cot we found in the trash

I met my wife in a dumpster in Buffalo — we earn K a year and our baby sleeps on a cot we found in the trash

They found love in a hopeless place. A pair of scavengers from Buffalo — whose romance was kindled at the bottom of a dumpster — say they haven’t let the arrival of a baby curtail their rubbish-rousting exploits. Scrap-happy Dave Sheffield, 35, met wife Erin, 39 back during his college days — the trash-minded twosome bonded while Dave … Read more

I was called a freak for having no belly button — now I earn six figures as a fitness influencer

I was called a freak for having no belly button — now I earn six figures as a fitness influencer

A UK CrossFit athlete has lived her entire life without a belly button after receiving emergency surgery to treat a life-threatening condition at birth. Despite the gastrointestinal fix that closed the gap, the Brit has won several fitness tournaments and now earns thousands of dollars by modeling her unique looks. “You’ve got to learn to … Read more

Mexican taco truck becomes first to earn Michelin star, but chef won’t wear coveted jacket: ‘Secret is the simplicity’

Mexican taco truck becomes first to earn Michelin star, but chef won’t wear coveted jacket: ‘Secret is the simplicity’

Newly minted Michelin-starred chef Arturo Rivera Martínez stood over an insanely hot grill Wednesday at the first Mexican taco stand ever to get a coveted star from the French dining guide, and did exactly the same thing he’s been doing for 20 years: searing meat. Though Michelin representatives came by Wednesday to present him with … Read more

Jimmy Fallon refuses to buy his daughters Taylor Swift tickets: ‘You have to earn certain things’

Jimmy Fallon refuses to buy his daughters Taylor Swift tickets: ‘You have to earn certain things’

You’re on your own, kids. Jimmy Fallon, 49, revealed that he doesn’t get his daughters Winnie, 10, and Frances, 9, tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour despite his Hollywood connections. “I didn’t get them tickets to see Taylor. I said, ‘No, you have to earn certain things. I can’t just do this for you,’” the … Read more

8 NYC hospitals earn poor grades for patient safety in new report card

8 NYC hospitals earn poor grades for patient safety in new report card

Eight NYC hospitals earned a “D” for patient safety in a report card released Wednesday by a health care watchdog group. The Leapfrog Group bestowed poor grades upon St. Barnabas Hospital and the Montefiore Medical Center Einstein and Moses campuses in the Bronx; NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull and Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn; St. John’s … Read more

This is how much NYC stay-at-home moms would earn if they were paid for hard work: study

This is how much NYC stay-at-home moms would earn if they were paid for hard work: study

Do the dishes, do the mopping — stay-at-home moms are always hopping.  But their Cinderella-like duties actually equate to sizable chunks of change, according to a new study.  Specialists from Beike Biotechnology, an international adult stem-cell laboratory, recently determined the monthly incomes that homemakers worldwide should be earning for all their hard work.  New research found … Read more

Flight attendant reveals the move that might earn you a free drink

Flight attendant reveals the move that might earn you a free drink

It’s worth a shot. Dallas-based flight attendant Cher Killough is sharing the “king” and “queen” behavior she loves to see on a flight, including one move that might score you a free drink. She enjoys it when passengers properly store their luggage, when they check the lavatory signs before trying to enter the bathroom, and … Read more

This is the salary Americans must earn to feel financially independent: poll

This is the salary Americans must earn to feel financially independent: poll

The average American says financial independence is making upwards of $94,000 per year and 60% feel optimistic they can reach this money milestone. In a recent poll of 2,000 U.S. adults, spenders and savers say financial freedom is synonymous with resilience and independence: not needing money from family and friends (47%), reaching a certain net … Read more

10 money-saving hobbies that may also earn you some extra cash in the New Year

10 money-saving hobbies that may also earn you some extra cash in the New Year

Saving money is a New Year’s resolution for many, but finding ways to save can be difficult. When it comes to saving money, you have two main options: Lower your expenses or increase your income. The money-saving hobbies below can potentially do a bit of both. They will help you save, as well as be … Read more

What does it take for a restaurant to earn a coveted Michelin star? Inside the rigorous process

What does it take for a restaurant to earn a coveted Michelin star? Inside the rigorous process

Earning a Michelin star stands as the ultimate award for a restaurant, symbolizing culinary mastery and an extraordinary dining journey.  Across the globe, the Michelin Guide employs rigid criteria to judge and award these prestigious stars.  Restaurants cannot apply for Michelin stars; they are selected through a meticulous process. Inspectors visit anonymously, usually multiple times, to experience … Read more

My Frenchie pays my mortgage — I earn $2,000/mo posting cute dog videos online

My Frenchie pays my mortgage — I earn ,000/mo posting cute dog videos online

No bull-dog. Solana, a cute-as-pie Frenchie living in Colorado, earns her keep — and then some — as a busy spokesdog for numerous brands, according to her savvy owner. Gabrielle Judge, also known as Anti Work Girlboss on TikTok, revealed that her precious pooch brings in at least $2,000 per month as a four-legged content … Read more

My husband and I don’t tell each other what we earn

My husband and I don’t tell each other what we earn

For most of her adult life, Jodie has been a victim of financial abuse at the hands of multiple partners. “I was forced to hand over any money I had to pay all the bills as they never paid for anything,” the Brisbane, Australia mom tells Kidspot. “One would take my keycard, so I would have to take out … Read more

‘Blind Side’ breakdown: How much did Michael Oher earn in the NFL?

‘Blind Side’ breakdown: How much did Michael Oher earn in the NFL?

When all else fails, follow the money. Michael Oher claims the Tuohy family made millions off their conservatorship of him after the Hollywood blockbuster “The Blind Side,” but an examination of the former Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle’s career earnings puts this developing situation in a new light. Oher signed a total of four contracts during … Read more

I have a millionaire husband — but he makes me earn our luxurious life

I have a millionaire husband — but he makes me earn our luxurious life

She’s dressing to impress. Rich housewife Soudi may look like she’s living a perfect life, but the ideal-looking life she posts about on social media is not for everyone. The British-born woman married her millionaire husband Jamal in 2020, after getting engaged in 2019. The couple reside in Dubai, where they live a life of … Read more

Have a cat fancy? Earn your stripes on a luxury tiger safari in India

Have a cat fancy? Earn your stripes on a luxury tiger safari in India

While African lions nap in the sun, unbothered by the safari vehicles overflowing with noisy tourists, India’s Bengal tigers are more sensitive. Always on the move, always searching for prey, across a territory that extends over 17 to 20 square miles, finding one can feel like finding a moving needle in a jungle-sized haystack. That’s … Read more

I was fired for TikToking on the job — now I earn six figures as a life coach

I was fired for TikToking on the job — now I earn six figures as a life coach

She manifested her dream life — and now she’s helping others do the same thing. Nadia Khaled, 24, was forced to change careers after allegedly being fired from her low-paying 9-to-5 for filming a TikTok at work. The unexpected ouster gave her the push she needed to start her six-figure business, she said. “Out of … Read more

We shouldn’t ask our children to earn money by doing chores: parenting expert

We shouldn’t ask our children to earn money by doing chores: parenting expert

Nothing is free — except in this household. A parenting expert has revealed a controversial parenting tactic — giving her kids an allowance, even if they don’t do chores. Kirsty Ketley — who with her husband Stu has two children, Ella, 10, and Leo, 6 — gives both of her kids $2.50 a week, but … Read more

‘Office baddie’ claims to earn ‘bomb salary’ at ‘lazy girl’ job with unlimited breaks

‘Office baddie’ claims to earn ‘bomb salary’ at ‘lazy girl’ job with unlimited breaks

Sitting around and getting paid to do nothing? A dream job at its finest! A woman went viral on TikTok after claiming she gets paid the “big bucks” to sit around and do practically nothing at her office job. The Tiktoker, who goes by the name Dani, bragged to viewers that her “‘lazy girl office … Read more

Dear Abby: I work 2 jobs and still don’t earn enough — I can’t catch a break

Dear Abby: I work 2 jobs and still don’t earn enough — I can’t catch a break

DEAR ABBY: I am 20 years old and dating a Marine. I work at a hospital, and I also have a part-time job. I recently rented an apartment near where my boyfriend is staying, and I’m busting my butt to be independent. My boyfriend struggles because he’s got a lot going on as well and … Read more

I was homeless — now I earn $12K a month as a beauty influencer

I was homeless — now I earn K a month as a beauty influencer

Beauty influencer Shantania Beckford may lead a luxurious life online, but it wasn’t always that way. Before the 29-year-old Jamaica native reported earning up to $12,500 a month thanks to partnerships with Boots, Superdrug, Sephora, Primark, Reebok, and Gymshark, Beckford and her mother moved to Birmingham, England, without much money when she was just 9. … Read more