DEAR ABBY: My boss, who recently separated from her husband and is getting divorced, has moved within walking distance of work. The problem is, she can’t drive, and her daughter needs to be taken to and from school. I offered to help her out with her daughter, but now she’s asking me to take her … Read more
Curse words are commonly forbidden in households, but Taylor Swift’s name seems to be the case for this family. A woman is going viral after posting a video on Instagram of her husband making her pay up if she mentions anything in relation to the iconic pop-country singer Swift. Maryland realtor Dana Rice posted the … Read more
A mystery billionaire is offering a lucky couple $185,000 to spend a year living on an idyllic private island in the Caribbean — but there’s a catch. According to a listing placed by the Fairfax and Kensington recruitment agency, the chosen pair will be expected to throw themselves into the full-time job of in-house hype … Read more
The race to the Ivy League starts early. Well-to-do parents are increasingly hiring private tutors not just for high school, middle school and elementary kids — but also for their tiny toddlers. Their little ones might be on-track developmentally, but moms and dads want junior to get a jump on the competition when it comes … Read more
Oui, oui, let’s travel for free! American tourists won’t have to pay Europe’s new entrance fee until 2025 as the authorization process has been delayed again. The European Union previously announced plans to require visitors to get pre-approval via ETIAS, or the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, and pay a fee of about $8. … Read more
Simply fab-brew-lous! Starbucks fans have hacked the brew system once again — revealing another delicious and cost-effective trick. TikTok users have discovered a hack that will perk coffee lovers right up — the tasty secret involves ordering iced espresso in a large-sized cup and adding all your favorite customizations; all without paying through the nose. … Read more
She was living the urban dream — until she moved into a costly, filthy nightmare. Excited to begin her tenancy in a new Big Apple apartment, a Gen Z fashionista was crestfallen to find her new home strewn with garbage on move-in day, leaving her temporarily homeless and forced to pay an extra $250 to … Read more
A maid of honor was left conflicted after her friend asked her to fork out nearly $3K to be part of her destination wedding in Spain. Taking to an advice forum on Mumsnet, the woman explained that she had been invited to stay at a villa with the bride’s family and friends, the same villa where the couple … Read more
These speedy sweeties are sticking wedding guests with some fine print. Racing toward the altar with less than a month before their big day, two hot-rod honeys have devised a clever scheme for dodging the unexpected cost of a more than $200 speeding ticket — inviting loved ones to cover the fee by adding the pricey fine … Read more
Suzanne Somers has died at 76. The “Three’s Company” and “Step by Step” actress would have celebrated her 77th birthday on Monday. “Suzanne Somers passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of October 15th. She survived an aggressive form of breast cancer for over 23 years,” her longtime publicist, R. Couri Hay, … Read more
Autumn is here — and so are the warm pumpkin drinks, soft and cozy sweaters and the resurfacing of fall-based television shows. Lingerie brand Pour Moi is looking to hire someone to do all of those things while wearing the company’s branded undergarments. The cozy coordinator role is now accepting applications for someone to watch television, drink … Read more
“The King of Queens” cast, including stars Leah Remini and Kevin James, virtually reunited to celebrate the sitcom’s 25th anniversary, which included a special remembrance of the late Jerry Stiller. Stars including Gary Valentine, Victor Williams, and Patton Oswalt joined Remini and James for a table read and Q&A session in a video uploaded to Remini’s YouTube … Read more
She’s making savory really sweet. A Scottish baker has become an online sensation for her lavish cupcakes, which are topped with miniature versions of fast food items from the likes of McDonald’s and KFC, as well as New York bagels, prawns, and black olives. Ashley Calder’s lookalike treats — or “cupfakes” — have become so … Read more
Like any good mom, when one of her kids calls, Tammy Kumin comes running — no matter the time of day or night. The biological parent of three and grandmother of six from Boston does it all, even in her seventies — emergency grocery shopping, cooking, and laundry. She’s even jumped on a plane in the … Read more
Legendary “Harry Potter” actor Sir Michael Gambon has died at the age of 82. The British star, known for playing Albus Dumbledore in the magical film franchise, died at a hospital after suffering from pneumonia. Fellow actors and fans alike have taken to social media to express their condolences and to pay tribute to the … Read more
A father has taken to Reddit to ask AITA for questioning his son’s request for an $80K contribution towards his wedding. This would be half of what the son intends to spend on his $160,000 wedding celebration – a figure many are calling celebrity-level extravagant. The father shares, “we promised that we would pay for half his wedding, … Read more
For refusing to foot a huge dinner bill, this berated husband is paying the price. Wining and dining your significant other can be costly — especially if they have champagne taste and you’re on a beer budget. But when one hapless hubby balked after being hit with a $700 restaurant bill by his wife, who … Read more
Four in 10 pet parents would take a lower salary to work from home and be with their pets, according to a new survey. On average, pet parents begin to miss their pets just 37 minutes after being apart and throughout the day, pets enter their owners’ thoughts about 13 times. The survey of 2,000 … Read more
The estranged wife of ‘Yellowstone” actor Kevin Costner must be seeing red. A judge has ordered Christine Baumgartner to pay his attorney’s fees. The 49-year-old will be required to pay the $14,237.50 worth of legal fees the actor accumulated during discussions regarding whether or not Baumgartner understood the prenuptial agreement she signed before their wedding … Read more
Another day, another online debate about splitting the bill. Honestly, there needs to be an official etiquette book for this sort of stuff! A woman has taken to the Moms on A Budget Facebook group to ask whether it’s normal to split the bill at a family member’s child’s restaurant birthday party. When she and her family were invited to … Read more