Inflation may come and go, but bargain hunters are here to stay, with a third of Americans claiming they’re the best bargain hunter they know (34%), according to new research. A recent survey of 2,000 Americans’ shopping habits found that a whopping 91% said that the prices of common items where they live have increased … Read more
Home affordability is so out of reach right now that two out of five Americans think they’d need to win the lottery to become homeowners. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 current non-homeowners, only 53% of whom are confident in any way that they’ll be able to own their own home someday. In … Read more
Two out of three Americans have either maintained or increased their sustainability practices over the last year, a new survey suggests. According to a recent poll of 2,000 respondents, 34% believe they currently live a more eco-friendly lifestyle now in 2023 than they did in 2022, while another 32% reported that their habits have remained … Read more
We’ve hit guac bottom. A Hamptons market and restaurant has gone viral thanks to a video of a modestly sized, ridiculously priced container of guacamole. A tasty little tub of the avocado dip retailed for $29.51 at the Seafood Shop in Wainscott — a hot spot that’s attracted celebrities like Martha Stewart, Jimmy Buffett and … Read more
There’s nothing new under the bun. Fixings for the traditional summer barbecue will once again put a strain on wallets as inflation-weary Americans fire up the grill this Memorial Day. Consumers can expect to pay an average of nearly 9% more than they did last year for a family-sized selection of barbecue essentials, including eight-count … Read more
Airline passengers feeling the pinch of sky-high fares are increasingly resorting to an old trick to save some money by booking flights with a layover to their intended city and ditching the second leg of the trip. Although not a new concept, “skiplagging” — also known as “hidden-city” or “throwaway” ticketing — has been gaining … Read more
Self-checkout machines want you to tip them for all that they do. Businesses are starting to introduce new options for tipping at self-checkout machines, putting even more pressure on customers amid rising inflation costs. Despite having zero interaction with employees during transactions, self-checkout machines at places such as coffee shops, bakeries, airports and sports stadiums … Read more
He has more than just drive. A 22-year-old Philadelphia food delivery driver is revealing his tricks to guarantee he makes the most money possible on each order. “I’m not doing this to gamble. I’m doing this to make money,” Jay told Insider, which withheld his last name for privacy reasons. Jay delivers for Uber Eats … Read more
The price is so, so wrong. Recently, a ridiculously wimpy $29 ham and cheese sandwich from Eli Zabar’s E.A.T. on the Upper East Side went viral for its absurd price tag, which made the $5 pizza slices at Fini in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, seem like a relative bargain. It’s just the latest insult to New Yorkers’ wallets, which … Read more
Three in five Americans care just as much about saving the environment as they do about saving money, new research suggests. As part of a recent survey into the sustainability habits of 2,000 U.S. residents, 64% of those polled said they care about the health of the planet and their wallet in equal measure. And … Read more
Kathlyn Bohatch’s June 2022 wedding had the traditional elements. She wore a white ballgown, carried a bouquet of blush blooms and playfully fed her new husband wedding cake. There was just one thing missing: booze. “Alcohol is expensive and pointless,” Bohatch, 22, from Santa Rosa, California, told The Post. “I wasn’t gonna pay for people … Read more
The glory days of seeing The Boss without going into debt may soon be over. Fans of Bruce Springsteen, who built his music career on his working-class image, are dismayed by the sky-high ticket prices for his upcoming tour with the E Street Band – the first in six years. The tour kicks off Thursday in … Read more
Fashionistas are living on cloud nine. The latest fashion trend is inflation – and, well, it has everything to do with the economy. Playful puffiness is blowing up and it’s not just for your favorite winter coat; Handbags, shoes and entire runway ensembles are subject to the puffed-up fad, which TikTokers are describing as a total … Read more
When Steven Cohen’s eldest daughter Lily lost her first tooth, he — or, rather, the Tooth Fairy — left $20 under her pillow. Not because the Upper West Side dad has money to burn, but because in today’s increasingly cash-free society, finding small bills lying around the house was like, well, pulling teeth. “I didn’t … Read more
A well-stocked pantry — in this economy? Prices of items in supermarkets are soaring and some people are discovering that it’s actually cheaper for them to get takeout than it is to cook for themselves. Young adults are taking to TikTok to complain that buying individual ingredients to cook has been making a large dent … Read more
This was the year the world was supposed to go back to normal. A quick scan of the headlines from the past 12 months — starting with the ones The Post’s readers clicked on most — tell a story that’s anything but. From celebrity drama — the slap heard around the world! — to Omicron’s last stand, to … Read more
A polyamorous farmer, 67, has declared he’s done having children — after fathering 102 — because of the “rising cost of living.” Musa Hasahya — who also has 568 grandchildren — has asked all 12 of his wives to go on the birth control pill to avoid another pregnancy because he claims he is unable to … Read more
When it comes to grocery shopping nowadays, cost is king. A new Netflix food competition show, “Cook at All Costs,” plays off inflation-era anxieties by pitting three home chefs against each other, asking them to bid on ingredients — both basic and high-end — to create delicious dishes without breaking the bank. “It really depends … Read more
Americans should expect Christmas trees to cost more this year, and they may want to buy their spruces early, according to a survey of wholesale growers. Inflation hit 7.7% in October, and Christmas tree growers weren’t spared with gasoline, diesel and fertilizer prices soaring. More than a third of Christmas tree growers said their costs have … Read more
That’s a lot of cash for cashews. Brooke Baevsky, better known as Chef Bae, is a private chef for Hollywood’s elite who dishes behind the scenes to her 175,400 TikTok followers. In a jaw-dropping post last week, she documented the items she bought at the swanky supermarket chain Erewhon Market — and viewers can’t comprehend her … Read more