Living wages could see a major boost. Since 2009, the federal minimum wage has been set at $7.25 an hour. However, Democrats in Congress have a new proposal that would see it jump to $25. But some lawmakers say it’s still not enough. The Living Wage for All Act was introduced back in April and … Read more
They’re spending lots on their tots as the weather gets hot. New York City moms and dads aren’t sweating the small stuff this summer. They are, however, sweating bullets over the big tuition fees — some totaling over $30,000 — imposed by Big Apple day camps, as well as aftercare babysitters, for their kiddos. “The … Read more
He’s seeking an “endowment” fund. A North Carolina man with the alleged “world’s smallest penis” is requesting $22,000 from the public to fund an operation that will add inches to his tiny tallywhacker. He posted a phallic financial aid plea on a GoFundMe Page entitled “Help Michael Get Micropenis Enlargement Surgery.” “I am reaching out … Read more
Inflation, the effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and an increased interest in healthy living are all affecting the way people shop for groceries, experts say. As consumers look for ways to stretch their food budgets while prioritizing nutrition, grocery shopping strategies are evolving. Most Americans (54%) still prefer shopping at physical grocery stores, the Food Industry Association … Read more
As summer hits full swing and many Angelenos are struggling with high housing costs and tight budgets, a growing number of homeowners have discovered a lucrative side hustle hiding in their own backyards: Renting out their swimming pools by the hour. On platforms like Swimply, some Los Angeles hosts are pulling in serious cash — … Read more
For Elizabeth Weprin, the more than $250,000 she shelled over the course of nearly a decade for seven weeks of summer camp for her two daughters at Raquette Lake Camp in the Adirondacks, was priceless. Not just for the friendships her daughters would make at the program — where tuition starts at $17,450 per pup — … Read more
Like many New York City parents, Marva Babel has willingly paid upwards of $8,000 to send her tween daughter to an upstate sleepaway camp for the past few summers. It was a pricey way for the Brooklyn resident’s 12-year-old, Aleim Tucker, to escape the city for a few short months — but to Babel, it … Read more
Furious foodies are at tipping point. Publicly shaming patrons into leaving hefty tips for waiters is, apparently, not the slam-dunk strategy one restauranteur had hoped it would be. Now, cheesed-off chowhounds are viciously, virally blasting the boneheaded boss for bullying customers to pay his staff a decent salary. “Our servers make $3.50 [per hour]…If you can’t afford … Read more
There’s a thin line between super fandom and flagrant infatuation. New York Knicks nuts, however, know no bounds. Robert Samuel, founder of Same Ole Line Dudes, a place-holding concierge, exclusively tells The Post that diehards of the 2026 NBA Championship winners are hiring his team of professional line sitters — at $25 an hour — to spend … Read more
Anti-fat jabs are throwing fashion a new curve. A staggering $5 billion in clothing inventory is at risk of going to waste thanks to fashionistas melting away their waists on GLP-1 drugs, per alarming new reports. As the A-list likes of singer Meghan Trainor and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Brooks Nader lead the charge in getting lean via Type 2 … Read more
Keep holding on to those $2 bills — soon there may be none left to collect. As America approaches its 250th anniversary next month, the US Mint is celebrating the milestone with special coin releases, but the semiquincentennial also marks a pause in $2 bill printing. The Federal Reserve’s print order for $2 bills this … Read more
They’re teching things up a notch. Costco, known for offering its warehouse club members decent deals on bulk buys sans the bells and whistles of digital devices, is now introducing scanning technology and digital membership cards to improve customer experience. It’s an automated miracle. Costo rolling out new technology including a Scan & Pay feature and digital … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My father passed away and left me a large sum of money. One of the first things I did was pay off my husband’s debts totaling over $140,000. I also paid off my vehicle. I also paid $600,000 in cash for the home we live in. For Christmas, I want to give each … Read more
This World Cup, the major players aren’t just on the pitch. The wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of soccer stars are increasingly stars in their own right, making millions with brand deals, sponsorships, and product launches. Antonela Roccuzzo, wife of Lionel Messi, has a number of brand partnerships and has made millions. antonelaroccuzzo/Instagram “Social media has opened … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Every year for birthdays and holidays, my in-laws give cash as gifts to their children and their spouses. Should I be hurt that my in-laws always give an equal amount to my brothers-in-law and their spouses, while I always receive half the amount? I don’t need the cash, but the blatant difference makes … Read more
For Mark, a 28-year-old senior vice president at a Manhattan bank, snagging a whopping $21,910 worth of tickets for the 2026 USA World Cup was a family affair. He told The Post that his superfan parents had no specified budget for this year’s tournament — even after dropping an even more eye-opening $35,506 for an … Read more
It’s a sale of Jurass-chic proportions. Birkins are beautiful. Chanel bags, très magnifique. But a purse derived from 66-million-year-old purse dinosaur DNA simply cannot be beat, per the Parisian auction house hawking the prehistoric must-have for over $500,000 on Thursday. Bidding paddles are sure to go flying in the air as auctioneer Alexandre Giquello of Hôtel … Read more
Emily Aguirre is a good sport. The newly engaged New Jerseyan is temporarily giving up her new home — which she and fiancé Gerardo just spent roughly $10,000 remodeling — to strangers in need of a cozy place to stay this month. But her sacrifice isn’t exactly altruistic. It’s economic. Emily Augirre and Gerardo Hernandez are graciously … Read more
They say it’s hard to make a quick buck these days, but Courtney Tillia can happily nix that notion. While most 9-to-5ers are living hand to mouth amid the unyielding inflation crisis, the ex-special education teacher-turned-OnlyFans model is making money hand over fist, creating X-rated content for strangers — including diehards of the New York … Read more
Singletons of New York City are screaming, “Send help!” The guys and gals of Gotham are going at each other’s throats in a vicious debate over a newly viral dating prerequisite: Men must send a car. Despite the city’s various public transportation offerings, such as subways and buses, women on the scene prefer not to … Read more