Cheapskate shocks woman with $250 bill for ‘dating expenses’ — broken down on an Excel spreadsheet

Cheapskate shocks woman with 0 bill for ‘dating expenses’ — broken down on an Excel spreadsheet

Falling in love can come at a high cost, nowadays — especially if you’re dating a penny-pincher with access to Microsoft Office.  Nickeling and diming, wining and dining. While the acts seem to be mutually exclusive, a frugal fella proved he can be both a cheapo and a wannabe Prince Charming, creating a comprehensive Excel … Read more

Penny-pinching bride shocks bridesmaid with outrageous spreadsheet of expenses: ‘Feels wrong to me’

Penny-pinching bride shocks bridesmaid with outrageous spreadsheet of expenses: ‘Feels wrong to me’

She’s saying, “I don’t.” A bridesmaid was gobsmacked after her friend, the bride, asked her to pay a hefty fee to be a part of the bridal party, making the bridesmaid not want to participate in the wedding at all. The anonymous 24-year-old woman took to Reddit in a since-deleted post to detail her predicament, … Read more

I’m using my kids’ Christmas money to pay my expenses — times are tough

I’m using my kids’ Christmas money to pay my expenses — times are tough

A woman is debating whether to use money gifted to her children to ease her post-Christmas financial strain.  “I do feel really guilty… I don’t have a choice really,” the mother admitted.  Typically, she deposits her children’s gift money into her account before transferring it to their savings.  However, this time, she’s considering holding onto the funds for a … Read more

I fessed up to cheating on my expenses and got fired — is this fair?

I fessed up to cheating on my expenses and got fired — is this fair?

I cheated on my expense report, and expensed a meal that was personal. I felt guilty and afraid I’d get caught, so I confessed, apologized and reimbursed the company. My boss thanked me for being honest, then fired me for stealing and is denying me unemployment benefits. Any advice for how to appeal the denial … Read more

A mom is charging her three young children for living expenses — but there’s a valuable twist

A mom is charging her three young children for living expenses — but there’s a valuable twist

Even six-year-olds have rent anxiety now. Three elementary school-aged kids are learning how to manage money early on in life — all thanks to their millennial mom, who charges them a pint-sized share of the household living expenses. Some experts say she’s got the right idea. Samantha Bird’s children — ages 6, 8 and 9 — … Read more

Out-of-pocket expenses voted top barrier to healthcare access

Out-of-pocket expenses voted top barrier to healthcare access

Only 34% of Americans have visited their primary care doctor in the past year. A new survey of 2,000 U.S. adults examined their biggest barriers to healthcare access. Out-of-pocket expenses were a major concern, with 53% stating this would impact their decision to not seek medical care if they needed it. Nearly half (49%) also … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ responds to contestants’ fury over unpaid travel expenses

‘Jeopardy!’ responds to contestants’ fury over unpaid travel expenses

Show them the money! Contestants on “Jeopardy!” appear to have become increasingly irked over the beloved game show’s refusal to pay basic travel expenses, such as airfare and accommodations — leading the fabled franchise to break its silence on the matter. Back in June, former “Jeopardy!” contestant Ben Goldstein sparked a conversation on social media … Read more