There’s an uncomfortably high income New Yorkers need in order to live comfortably, according to disconcerting new data. The privilege of calling the Big Apple and its surrounding neighborhoods “home” doesn’t come cheap, reveals an August report, crowning New York and New Jersey in the top five most expensive states for living comfortably. Trailing closely … Read more
From gambling and pawning possessions to taking out loans, a new survey uncovered the extreme lengths parents go to afford back-to-school supplies. The survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children revealed that nearly one in 10 (8%) have gambled in order to have money for their kids’ school supplies. Others admitted to pawning their belongings … Read more
Denise Lapointe’s getting down to keep her fuel costs low. The New Yorker, a 60-something, free-spirited single, based in Saratoga County, is one in the number of hip-swaying, gyrating locals to score a sweet deal by shaking her moneymaker in the Sunoco of Halfmoon gas station’s “Dance for a Discount” challenge. “I saved $15.00!” an elated Lapointe … Read more
They’re struggling to foot the Z bill. Gen Z can no longer afford to revel in the footloose and fancy-free freedom of youth, as nearly half of twenty-somethings are financially supporting both a child and a parent simultaneously, forcing most to tap into their retirement savings just to stay afloat, per alarming 2026 data. It’s a tough break for the … Read more
Golden State diners may be all about sunshine — but when it comes to tipping, they’re leaving servers in the shade. California diners tipped less than any other state in the nation, according to a new report that ranked the Bear Flag State dead last in restaurant generosity. The state’s overall tip rate came in … Read more
A third of Americans say they’re cooking at home much more than they did a year ago (31%), and squeezed budgets are the culprit. A survey of 2,000 Americans found that higher grocery prices and increased home cooking are reshaping grocery shopping habits, with 26% of respondents now choosing ingredients that work across multiple meals. … Read more
Almost every New Yorker is feeling the financial strain these days — it’s like you can’t step outside without being slapped with a $50 tax nobody voted for. Where does it all go? Mostly, we’re just existing — inflated Uber rides, $20 salad bowls, $9 iced lattes on our way to work. Some of us have that … Read more
Nearly $400 a weekend — That’s what the average American spends on summer activities, according to new data. Per a recent survey of 2,000 Americans commissioned by DailyPay and conducted by Talker Research, that price tag reflects the balancing act many are facing in order to enjoy summer and have “IRL” moments with family and … Read more
Show me the money. Billions of dollars are waiting to be claimed, and states around the US can’t get rid of it. All throughout the 50 states, unclaimed cash or financial assets sit inactive after being turned over to the state unclaimed property programs. The outstanding funds include things like uncashed checks from corporations, financial … Read more
They hit the hidden jackpot. A couple in the UK couldn’t believe their eyes when they uncovered what appeared to be stacks of money buried inside their old home. In a viral TikTok video with almost 200,000 views, what looks like a gross, rotted, bug-filled paint can turned out to be a stash of money … Read more
She’s refused to be on screen. Now, she’s raking in the green. Money will soon be zooming to Laura Tait’s front door as the “anxious” work-from-home travel consultant has successfully sued her ex-employer for forcing her to be on camera during a business video call, infringing on her disability rights. An employment tribunal, held in … Read more
It’s an unsavory truth that’s hard to swallow, but Big Apple bakery patrons may be getting conned out of their bread. Gourmands of Gotham are virtually sharpening their pitchforks and knives in outrage as a local baked goods lover has virally accused a midtown French café of hawking store-bought croissants for $12 per order, passing … Read more
Money talks. Even if it is Z most touchy subject to broach between buds. Still, the pushover Gen Zers who constantly pick up the check at group dinners, cover the tab after a round of happy hour drinks and loan loot to pals for concert tix and exotic trips are expending their generosity at a major cost. … Read more
Social Security checks are set to hit bank accounts this week. MargJohnsonVA – stock.adobe.com The third and final round of July’s Social Security checks will arrive this week. The standard monthly Social Security Administration (SSA) payments are scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, reaching millions of recipients whose birthdays fall between the 21st and the end … Read more
This cat burglar’s not kitten around about keeping you safe. Car jackings, muggings and surprise attacks during walks through a public parking lot or deck can all be avoided with hyper-vigilance, advises ex-con Jennifer Gomez. “I spent 10 years in prison for being a cat burglar with really, really bad people,” Gomez, an inmate-turned-influencer, admitted to nearly 50,000 … Read more
One rainy afternoon in August, Jean Booth scurried up the stairs of a nondescript Thai restaurant tucked into a strip mall off the highway, shook out her blue, shoulder-length hair and took out her phone. She bit her lip; no messages. Her boyfriend, Donnie, was due to arrive at the airport in a matter of … Read more
An empty box has sold for more than £8,000 (roughly $10,706.40), and a collection of five trading cards for over £12,000 (roughly $16,059.60) as part of an auction of retro video games and memorabilia. A box which originally contained the 1996 Nintendo 64 game Super Mario 64, signed by Mario creator and “father of modern … Read more
It costs to raise kiddos on the coast. Sunshine, surf and seriously steep expenses are on deck for new mommies and daddies in California, which has just been named one of the most pricey places to parent in America — the land of the free where it takes over $300,000 to raise offspring from infancy to age 18. The … Read more
The pregnancy pangs of labor and delivery don’t compare to the pain-in-the-pockets new parents feel once that hospital bill gets delivered. Giving birth to a little baby costs moms like Allison Kuch big bucks. But the 30-year-old influencer, married to former NFL defensive end Isaac Rochell, 31, didn’t bank on being hit with a $20,000 … Read more
Getting a Big Apple dream body takes a bite out of your budget. That’s according to new data about the most expensive American cities to stay active. New City is ranked as number three. It’s no surprise given New York’s exorbitant costs of living, much less living well. Be it a $15,000 membership to NYC’s … Read more