And you thought flying was expensive. We’ve all seen the price of airline tickets skyrocket in the past year as jet fuel costs continue to soar and lower competition means fewer options. But another means of travel — one that commuters use daily — is also in the spotlight. Major cities across the globe have … Read more
Families planning a spooky getaway to Walt Disney World this Halloween might face a bill comparable to a luxury European vacation, according to a striking new study. Researchers crunched Disney pricing data and Booking.com information to compare a trip to Disney World during Halloween and a vacation to Spain, Italy and Greece over the same … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are friendly with another couple, “Matt” and “Mara.” They have two young children, one of whom is autistic. We have five children, so we understand the daily challenges of parenting. My husband and Matt have been friends since preschool. I met Mara soon after she and Matt started dating. … Read more
Money can’t buy happiness, but it could save you from loneliness — depending on where you live. An eye-opening study by Manhattan Mental Health Counseling crunched data across 48 U.S. states to pinpoint where maintaining a social life burns the biggest hole in your pocket — and to no one’s surprise, New York reigned supreme … Read more
From walking down the aisle to asking for a divorce and having to file, the highs and lows of Big Apple love aren’t cheap. New York, where a dream wedding costs over $53,000, is the second-most expensive state for divorce, running soured sweethearts more than $27,000 to officially part ways, according to nightmarish new data. “The cost … Read more
Getting your kids into one of California’s most sought-after public school districts may require more than good grades, it could take a household income north of $300,000. Three Golden State school districts landed among the 50 wealthiest in the country, with the average family earning well into six figures, highlighting the steep cost of living … Read more
Former New Yorker-turned Miami resident Jordyn Taylor was so wiped out after her first HYROX race that her planned celebratory dinner turned into a night on the couch with electrolyte drinks. “I think I puked at some point,” she confessed to The Post. Within days, she had signed up for another event. Jordyn Taylor, 34 … Read more
It costs to raise kiddos on the coast. Sunshine, surf and seriously steep expenses are on deck for new mommies and daddies in California, which has just been named one of the most pricey places to parent in America — the land of the free where it takes over $300,000 to raise offspring from infancy to age 18. The … Read more
Here’s where to get the most bang for your “Cup.” Trying to eat one’s fill at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium can quickly empty your wallet. The Florida-based arena was recently ranked the most expensive World Cup venue in North America for concessions with meals costing fans over $100 on average, per a snack-y survey by … Read more
Las Vegas was once a playground for everyday travelers. Now, many visitors are finding the price of admission harder to justify as the city leans harder into luxury hotels, celebrity-chef restaurants, stadium weekends and costly events, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. For budget-minded travelers, the new Vegas can feel like a city of upcharges. A … Read more
Summer is peaking, and the sundrenched affluence of the Hamptons is calling. In the past 75 years, the succession of coastal hamlets and villages on the eastern end of Long Island has transitioned from a charming artists’ enclave to a Riviera for the rich, with high-end accommodations to match. It’s become a who’s who summer … Read more
Like many New York City parents, Marva Babel has willingly paid upwards of $8,000 to send her tween daughter to an upstate sleepaway camp for the past few summers. It was a pricey way for the Brooklyn resident’s 12-year-old, Aleim Tucker, to escape the city for a few short months — but to Babel, it … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. If your AC is older or breaking down more than you’re used to, waiting to deal with it won’t save you more money — in fact, it will make it … Read more
A copy of Super Mario Bros. has sold for a record-breaking $3 million, making it the most expensive video game of all time. Dallas-based Heritage Auctions says the title surpassed the previous $1.56 million record set in a 2021 private sale. Bearing the coveted gloss sticker adopted in early 1986, it is the earliest confirmed … Read more
Maybe when DJ Khaled said “I’m on One,” he meant his cellphone. The record producer and famed DJ was sitting on celebrity row sandwiched between rapper Fat Joe and former NFL head coach Jimmy Johnson for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at the Garden. But Khaled, as shown on … Read more
If summer road trips have you craving pizza, a new report spotlights key places across the country to stop for the most affordable slice. With Americans continuing to watch their spending on dining out, the survey highlights where travelers can stretch their food budgets the furthest while on the road this summer. In its US Pizza … Read more
New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport is one of the priciest airports in the country — with average plane tickets topping $400 as a majority of Americans say increasing costs are keeping them out of the air, a new study showed. Average airfares at JFK in 2026 were $404.59 as of May, earning … Read more
Ginny Deaza isn’t going over budget for her October 2027 wedding gown. She’s going overseas. But rather than packing a bag, hopping a flight, and pounding foreign pavement for the luxe dress of her dreams, the bride-to-be and her offshore couturiers are remotely creating a cost-friendly masterpiece via virtual fittings and artificial intelligence chatbots. Ginny … Read more
Summer travel is right around the corner — and it won’t be cheap. Having to deal with the challenging reality of rising fees and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices soar, travelers are scrambling to figure out where they can book a vacation this summer without it costing an arm and a leg. While … Read more
Zohran Mamdani tried to dunk over the Knicks’ longtime arch-nemesis. But Trae Young wasn’t going to sit idly by and not at least contest the jam. The New York mayor was asked on Thursday about the high ticket prices at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks’ first-round series against the Hawks compared to the get-in … Read more