Grocery prices in general are increasing — but some foods are actually seeing a drop in price. A new analysis from CouponFollow looked at the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly Consumer Price Index data of average food prices over the past two years to determine how ingredient prices have changed since 2024. The analysis found … Read more
A coffee Cold War is brewing in the Big Apple. Once poised to take over the New York caffeine scene, Starbucks’ star appears to be fading in the Northeast, with the Seattle-based coffee giant shuttering a whopping 42 of its locations across the Big Apple in recent months — as part of a purge that eliminated … 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
As Americans tighten budgets and experience menu price fatigue, some are heading to a familiar, affordable option: buffets. Last year, Yelp released its 2026 Trends Forecast and found that searches for “all-you-can-eat buffet near me” surged 252%. The data was gathered between September 2024 and August 2025, compared to the previous year — and it’s not … Read more
Potatoes — they’re so hot right now. As Midtown NYC lunch prices climb ever higher, office workers are taking a bite out of inflation in an unexpectedly tasty way. At markets, delis and street carts, price-conscious corporate drones are dropping a few dollars each for plain, roasted sweet spuds — a rudimentary, rustic-looking nosh that a growing … Read more
A grocery store receipt from 1997 shows just how much prices of everyday items have skyrocketed in less than three decades. TikTok user Zoe Dippel shared the shockingly low costs in a viral video after a family member found the proof of purchase in a box of mementos. “$155 for all of this!” one of … Read more
It’s no secret that being a public school teacher isn’t exactly known for being the most lucrative profession, so much so that it’s preventing many from buying houses and simply keeping up with rising costs. Perhaps no one knows this better than Kristen, a Florida middle school teacher who recently ranted about the topic in … Read more
It’s the real life “Escape From New York.” The dreams of making it big in the Big Apple have gone the way of the dodo. This year, more residents are moving out of New York and New Jersey than any other state and heading for greener pastures to the South and Pacific Northwest, according to … Read more
Rich people, poor behavior. Americans who live in households making upwards of $100,000 a year are twice as likely as poverty-stricken shoppers to steal from self-checkouts, a new survey has found. A sizable 40% of six-figure earners admitted to deliberately not scanning an item at a store, according to a recent LendingTree report — more … Read more
Is allowance-flation happening in 2025? A new study has found the average kid is raking in up to $52 per month in allowance — $36 more than their parents did at the same age, adjusting for inflation. The poll of 2,000 US parents of school-aged children revealed three in four parents give their kids a … Read more
It was a case of Tex-Mex-tortion. Chipotle is once again on the hot plate over allegedly pumping up prices amid inflation. This time, a California man accused the guacamole monger of charging him over $50 for a meal or two, detailing the alleged high-octane highway robbery in a TikTok video with 1.3 million views. “Has … Read more
Give thanks for a good deal. Holiday grocery staples have seen price hikes compared to last year — but Costco has an affordable shortcut to Thanksgiving dinner that comes with a lot less stress. Many Costco shoppers have probably already heard of their Complete Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner, which costs $269.99 and feeds eight people … Read more
The era of coupon-clipping is over. Smart shoppers everywhere are catching on to a smartphone app that offers cash back — even for grocery items already purchased, Food & Wine has reported. The Aisle app, first released in 2021, offers discounts on grocery and personal care products at major grocery stores, which could range from … Read more
Diners already concerned about the cost of eating out may be disappointed to learn that many restaurants are considering raising prices to keep up with inflated food and drink costs. Restaurant management software company Toast recently released its 2025 Voice of the Restaurant Industry Survey, revealing that improving profitability was the top concern for operators headed into next year. … Read more
As inflation squeezes wallets, some diners are squeezing a little too much out of the condiment station – a trend now dubbed “pocket-packing” – and restaurants are feeling it. Guests who “pocket-pack” at restaurants or fast-food establishments help themselves to an excessive amount of items such as plastic utensils, straws, napkins and condiments, including sugar and ketchup … Read more
Welcome to the land of the fee and home of the bills. The price of the American Dream surpassed $5 million in 2025 – a staggering $600,000 more than in 2024 and nearly 50% higher than just two years ago, according to a new Investopedia study. The eye-watering $5,043,323 sum is the estimated total lifetime … 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. Grace Waterman is among millions of TikTok moms budgeting ahead of the school year. Many have shared their back-to-school hauls on social media, setting tight budgets to limit overspending, and … Read more
She’s causing a brew haha. Bethenny Frankel says people who spend $7 every day on coffee are “stupid” — but her fans say the small indulgence is the only thing they can afford in today’s economy. The former “Real Housewives of New York” star, 54, took to TikTok to make the claim, encouraging fans to … Read more
The state of their bank accounts is not good. The US has been plagued by economic uncertainty of late, but some regions were definitely hit harder than others. Personal finance company WalletHub recently unveiled a map showing the states with the most people suffering from financial distress — finding that Texas topped the list in … Read more
The American dream is slipping away. Most US citizens no longer enjoy “a minimal quality of life” due to skyrocketing costs, a depressing new study has uncovered. Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity conducted research into the economic well-being of the country’s residents, defining “minimal quality of life” as the ability to pay for a … Read more