Popular research — now debunked, it seems — has dictated that the average person needs no more than $75,000 a year (slightly adjusted, for recent inflation reasons, of course) to be happy. Having more than that, we’ve been told many times, isn’t necessarily a good thing. Except that some experts say isn’t necessarily true. In search of … Read more
An Australian mom has revealed the shocking financial squeeze of getting her kids ready for school as one major bank warns thousands of no-interest loans will be issued to cover education expenses alone in the coming month. Factoring in the cost of her daughter’s new uniform, along with essentials like books and pens and even … Read more
They’re only monogamous to the money. In a brutal economy that’s made most Americans feel as if they’re in a financial headlock over the past few years, younger 9-to-5ers have had to become creative when it comes to making their coins. Although Gen Z and millennials have been socially stereotyped as “entitled” demographics with weak work ethics, … Read more
Folks never know what lies in store while scrolling through social media. While some influencers are busy boasting over the newest addition to their Stanley cup collection, other tastemakers are schooling boomers on proper Gen Z workplace etiquette. But one trending couple isn’t going viral for their buzzy baubles or their grasp on haute lingo. Instead, they’ve … Read more
Had enough, yet? As the cost of living skyrockets and housing markets tighten along crowded coastlines, Americans who even recently thought of themselves as financially stable are suddenly struggling to make ends meet. And while attaining the American Dream may now cost $1 million more than the average worker makes in a lifetime, that doesn’t … Read more
Pay más. Taco Bell fans are skipping out on their former fast food fave as prices continue to climb amid inflation and cost of living pressures. One former ride-or-die, who “used to be loyal to the brand as a teen,” sparked a serious debate online after finding a faded 2012 receipt from the popular chain … Read more
A popular Reddit thread asking users to reveal which items have given them the most sticker shock in the past few years was flooded with responses from users flabbergasted by the high costs of normally affordable items amid persistent inflation. “What item is now so expensive the price surprises you every time you buy it?” … Read more
6 in 10 millennials treating themselves at home more now due to inflation Millennials are embracing the comforts of home — one in five would rather enjoy a special meal at home than go to a restaurant, according to new research. A recent survey of 2,000 U.S. adults saw 20% of millennials polled say they’d … Read more
Talk about a Mac attack. Fast food-loving Alaskans are forking over a beefy 23.93% above the national average for a trip to McDonald’s, according to a sizzling new study. A supersized portion of the blame can be pinned on The Last Frontier’s remote location and sky-high cost of living, researchers at NetCredit reported. The arm-and-a-leg … Read more
A photo of an unearthed receipt from 2008 has left many Australians yearning for simpler – and much cheaper – times. Source link #receipt #fast #food #fans #flipping #prices #changed
After being left alone for the holidays, eight-year-old Kevin McCallister famously went grocery shopping in the 1990 classic “Home Alone,” purchasing a large haul of food and everyday household items for under $20. With today’s prices, however, McCallister would need a lot more in his piggy bank and Americans are taking notice. Items including a … Read more
Australian Whitney Portwine has shared exactly what she spends in a typical day in a series of candid TikToks. Ms Portwine, 25, works in marketing and lives at home with her parents, but she still spends anywhere between $300 [$197 USD] and $500 [$330 USD] weekly. She told news.com.au that while she’s living rent-free, she … Read more
If “Home Alone” is on your Christmas-movie watch list, join the club. And yes, we’re only including the ones with Macaulay Culkin – no offense to Jim Carey, Tom Hanks, Hugh Grant, and anyone else who played a lead character in a festive flick! While many have speculated what exactly Kevin’s dad did to afford a mansion in Chicago and 13 … Read more
When dance/electronic band Jungle performed at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens this September, 25-year-old Natalie Abatemarco didn’t bat an eye when shelling out around $100 for a ticket. Her 9-to-5 job is as a media content manager, but the East Village resident has an easy, lucrative side-hustle in babysitting, raking in as much as $800 … Read more
McDonald’s customers aren’t loving the chain’s location-based price discrepancies. In a resurfaced viral video, an enraged McDonald’s diner claimed that the fast food franchise is no longer affordable for the everyday American. “So, I get there’s a labor shortage, I get there’s wage increases and a number of other things,” flabbergasted Idaho man Christopher Olive … Read more
An Aussie shopper has been left stunned after her bid to “save money” by whipping up a home-cooked meal has left her almost $50 ($30 USD) out of pocket. In a telltale sign that grocery costs have become completely unaffordable, Melbourne woman Nat shared the bill she racked up after popping into her local Woolworths … Read more
If you can inflate it here, you can inflate it anywhere. Times Square’s largest-ever art installation was unveiled earlier this week as a beacon for New Yorkers and tourists alike, who are invited to “conjure” up their cathartic thoughts and feelings — and even hopes for the future. Standing at a massive 30 feet tall, … Read more
Here’s some delicious news we can all be grateful for. After years of household budget-smashing inflation, American families can finally expect to catch a break on the cost of the traditional Thanksgiving turkey this year. The news is certainly something to gobble about after last year’s struggle at the supermarket, where bird prices flew 75% … Read more
On Thursday, yet another person posted to the Burning Man NYC Community Facebook Group looking to offload a ticket to the annual desert festival, which kicks off Sunday. “I have a hard ticket for sale if anyone is interested,” the post read Alex Chaldyshev couldn’t help but respond with the laughing emoji and a “don’t … Read more
Claudia had the wedding of her dreams — a lavish affair, held in Venice, Italy — earlier this summer. But as bills for the blushing bride’s big day began to pile up reality quickly set in for the Upper East Sider, who declined to share her last name, due to privacy concerns. Married life for the … Read more