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
You used to get more bang — and burrito — for your buck. Fast food fans are fuming over inflation after a Chipotle customer uncovered a receipt from July 2015, showing how much the chain’s prices have changed in just a decade. “Found a receipt under my dishwasher from exactly 10 years ago,” the Chicago … Read more
An annual household income of at least $131,566 is now needed to qualify as upper-middle class in New York state — but you need even more money in neighboring New Jersey and Connecticut According to Pew Research, America’s middle class is defined as households earning between two-thirds and twice their state’s median income. GoBankingRates conducted … Read more
It’s virtually impossible to make a quick buck nowadays. Unless, of course, you’re a New Jerseyan, like Cassi Fitzgerald and her husband, James, who can sniff out strategically stashed cash like bloodhounds. “We found $500,” Cassi, a 20-something from Jersey City, told The Post of their gold strike — a payday, scored in late May, … Read more
Are they serving slimmer slices of this fattening fave? Foodies with a hankering for hulking hunks of cheesecake are calling out the dessert’s eponymous restaurant for allegedly skimping on its serving sizes amid the “shrinkflation” crisis. “The last couple of times I got a slice of cheesecake it was about half the size of the … Read more
Is it costing you major Star-bucks? The beverage that fuels people’s productivity may be costing them a pretty penny in wages. Java website Coffeeness analyzed how many minutes Americans in each state need to clock to get their daily fix of Starbucks — with Arkansas coming in first in this regard. The bean counters reportedly … Read more
Inflation has come for everything: your rent, groceries, therapist bill — and, yes, even your daily Starbucks order. Over the past decade, Starbucks prices have climbed an insane 39%, according to The Takeout, outpacing even the national inflation rate, which comes in at a whopping 31%. That Mocha Frappuccino you drank all summer long? It’s … Read more
Another day, another Costco controversy. Shoppers at the wholesale retailer have once again noticed a change in price for certain items — this time, the sandwiches at the food court. At some locations, the sandwiches have reportedly gone up in price from $3.99 to $6.99. Costco shoppers have once again noticed a change in price … Read more
Their wallets were in a Disney World of hurt. A Florida father left online viewers speechless after revealing that he paid nearly $1,400 to take his family of five to Disney World for just one day. A video detailing the exorbitant price tag has amassed over 7.7 million views on X. “Here’s what a day … Read more
For inflation-ravaged New Yorkers, the Queens Night Market has long been a lush oasis in an affordable food desert — offering a global array of gut-busting gourmet dishes for less than the cost of a sad skinny latte in Midtown. Back for a milestone 10th summer season, the Flushing Meadows feeding ground has once again … Read more
As if harried travelers didn’t have enough on their plates. “Shrinkflation” has apparently taken to the skies: American Airlines is being accused of only offering puny plates at its frequent-flyer lounges, presumably to cut back on culinary expenses. “They want to make sure that customers eat less, or at least take less, in order to … Read more
Being a breadwinner in the Big Apple can really bite. The big ballers, shot callers and finance bros of NYC making $100,000 each year are, in reality, making peanuts, according to a new report on how far the six-figure salary actually stretches in major U.S. cities in 2025. And in Gotham, there isn’t much give. … Read more
Costco customers relish in the low price of the beloved hot dog and drink combination — and rightfully so. Spending just $1.50 on a soda and a hot dog is unheard of these days, and the wholesale store famously hasn’t changed the price since 1985. That price isn’t likely to go up any time soon … Read more
Is this a mis-steak? A dismayed Walmart shopper has gone viral after sharing a video online depicting the store’s butcher aisle barricaded by tiny wire cages. A TikTok video showing shelves stacked with steaks locked in these metal wire cages has gone viral as viewers are surprised to learn the extreme lengths the grocery store … Read more
That’s the way the cookie crumbles for Costco shoppers. The retailer has been accused of shrinkflation after eagle-eyed customers noticed that their new cookie flavor has fewer in the package than usual. Food blogger @costcobuys shared a video on Instagram of Costco’s new brown butter sugar cookies, which includes 21 cookies for $7.99 — but … Read more
You lose some, you win some. With the stock market taking investors on a roller-coaster ride, one New York restaurant is providing comfort amid the chaos — offering customers discounts based on their financial losses. The War Room Tavern in Albany — a favorite of Empire State politicos and located just steps from the State Capitol … Read more
It’s a real pie-in-the-sky idea. Caviar is no longer reserved for recession-proof Hamptonites wielding mother-of-pearl spoons. Pizza Hut has jumped on the bargain Beluga bandwagon by serving up imitation fish eggs on pizza for the hoi polloi. From Thursday, April 10, through Saturday, April 12, the franchise branch at 932 Eighth Ave. will bait you … Read more
Summer is just up ahead — and while the warmer months may be enticing for those looking to go out to eat, menu prices have risen 3.7% since last year, according to the Consumer Price Index. Some restaurants across the country have a unique approach: hot dog towers. A spin on the classic seafood tower, the … Read more
When it comes to parenting style, Alexandra Rutkay’s got it in the bag. Unwilling to forgo fab fashions for frumpy mommy gear, the Upper East Sider dreamed up a designer diaper carrier that’s now affording her the life of her dreams. “We just made seven figures,” Rutkay, 41, married mom and founder of posh baby bag … Read more
There’s no end in sight for the rising cost of food. On the heels of post-pandemic inflation, price tags at the grocery store are expected to multiply yet again once President Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada and Mexico go into effect. Canada and Mexico are the top two suppliers of food and beverages, according to … Read more