Logan Troyer is a damsel in distress. The trendy Brooklynite, however, isn’t some cursed princess locked away in a tower — but rather one in a growing host of outré NYC tastemakers who prefer wearing their rips, splits and spills on their sleeves. As the soaring cost of making a statement forces fashionistas to be more clever … Read more
You may need to rethink where you’re grabbing your grub. A new analysis by Consumer Reports has determined the most and least expensive U.S. supermarkets, on average, and upscale behemoth Whole Foods Market topped the list of the priciest — with costs nearly 40% higher than what a consumer would pay at big-box retailer Walmart, … Read more
They’re not buying this “no buy” advice. A slew of TikTok influencers are sharing their best money-saving methods for the New Year — but critics say cutting back on indulgences won’t make you a millionaire. Rach, a content creator who shares videos about her “frugal” lifestyle, went viral this week with her advice on “how … Read more
It’s her the-struggle-is-real meal. Sure, prices are high and money is tight — but this miserly mama’s daily menu is totally forked up. “This is what I eat in a day as a frugal person,” said the self-professed penny-pincher, an anonymous woman, exclusively known as @DiaryOfACheapskate online. Money-saving mom, @DairyOfACheapskate caught social media flak for her cheapo breakfast and … Read more
Skid Row has checked out. Down-and-dirty punk music staple CBGB is now designer John Varvatos’ retail space. Dark and dank Mars Bar has been replaced by a TD Bank. And after years of extensive renovation, the scaffolding has finally come down at 338 Bowery, where the last flophouse on the once-notorious strip — the former … Read more
Are these shoes fashionable — or just a flop? Minimalist, ultra-luxe brand The Row, founded by the ever-chic Olsen twins, recently debuted a pair of $690 rubber flip-flops, which has caused a stir among style savants. While the thong-sandal style has long been the subject of controversy, the price tag on this particular footwear — … Read more
A recent post in the Moms on a Budget Facebook group has sparked a heated discussion about everyday spending habits. The post, titled “Frugal thought of the day,” read: “How to waste $5,000 a year… Spend $13.70 per day on things you don’t need. Those daily coffees people buy — boom, $7000 a year. Add buying your lunch, another $7000 … Read more
A recent post in the Moms on a Budget Facebook group has sparked a heated discussion about everyday spending habits. The post, titled “Frugal thought of the day,” read: “How to waste $5,000 [$3,305 USD] a year… Spend $13.70 [$9 USD] per day on things you don’t need. Those daily coffees people buy – boom, $7000 [$4,628 USD] a … Read more
An unlikely millionaire willed a staggering $13 million to charity when he died, but didn’t specify his intended recipients for the pile of cash, leaving his lawyer to try to dole it out. The attorney’s method left some organizations thinking it was a scam, and they lost out on a slice of the unorthodox bequest. … Read more
She couldn’t bottle up this hack any longer. A TikToker revealed a genius way to keep your vino fresh: Fasten a plastic sports cap from a water bottle to the mouth of the wine bottle. “I don’t know who needs to hear this but… you can use water bottle lids on WINE BOTTLES,” the content … Read more
Put down that makeup remover and throw out your hair brush — the messy, grungy look of the ’90s is back, thanks to thrift-obsessed Gen Z fashionistas. Born out of Seattle’s alt-music scene during the latter half of the 1980s, the indie, I-just-threw-this-on-and-rolled-out-of-bed aesthetic came to dominate pop culture at the dawn of the new … Read more