Should parents pay for classroom supplies? Ticked-off teacher sparks back-to-school debate: ‘Crying over crayons’

Should parents pay for classroom supplies? Ticked-off teacher sparks back-to-school debate: ‘Crying over crayons’

This teacher’s ticked. An enraged educator is calling out her students’ penny-pinching parents over their refusal to chip for a few additional back-to-school supplies the school district allegedly can’t afford — adding fresh fuel to the ongoing debate over who pays for what in public education. “Just so we’re clear, I’m expected to take a bullet for … Read more

What is the ‘snowball method’? Viral budgeting strategy is helping thousands pay off debt — fast

What is the ‘snowball method’? Viral budgeting strategy is helping thousands pay off debt — fast

The “snowball method” is going viral on TikTok, with its creator claiming it’s the fastest way to pay down debt. Dave Ramsey, the famed finance expert who is the brains behind the budgeting hack, explained that the method is designed to build momentum in the same way as a snowball being rolled downhill. To start, … Read more

Exclusive | Dylan Walsh pay tribute to ‘Nip/Tuck’ co-star Julian McMahon: ‘This time you’ve gone too far’

Exclusive | Dylan Walsh pay tribute to ‘Nip/Tuck’ co-star Julian McMahon: ‘This time you’ve gone too far’

Dylan Walsh is remembering his “Nip/Tuck” co-star. After Julian McMahon died on Wednesday at the age of 56 following a private battle with cancer, the “Unforgettable” alum, 61, shared a touching message for the late actor. “Dear Jules, I know you like to flout the boundaries but this time you’ve gone too far.” Walsh said … Read more

‘Charmed’ stars pay tribute to Julian McMahon after his death at 56: ‘One of a kind’

‘Charmed’ stars pay tribute to Julian McMahon after his death at 56: ‘One of a kind’

The women of “Charmed” are remembering their late co-star. Julian McMahon, who died at age 56 on Wednesday after a private battle with cancer, starred as the half-demon Cole Turner on the drama, which ran from 1998 to 2006. The show followed three sisters, Piper Halliwell (Holly Marie Combs), Prue Halliwell (Shannen Doherty), and Phoebe … Read more

Exclusive | Cocktail-sipping New Yorkers looking to beat the heat with a side of ‘fancy’ ice — and bars are happy to pay for the upgrade

Exclusive | Cocktail-sipping New Yorkers looking to beat the heat with a side of ‘fancy’ ice — and bars are happy to pay for the upgrade

Talk about a chilling effect. As summer officially kicks off and an oppressive heat wave threatens to melt the Northeast, New Yorkers will be venturing to rooftop lounges and chic watering holes to cool down, but with icy flair. Big Apple bars are happy to pay extra to have crystal-clear ice delivered to their doors … Read more

The Beach Boys pay tribute to Brian Wilson — the ‘soul’ of their sound

The Beach Boys pay tribute to Brian Wilson — the ‘soul’ of their sound

The Beach Boys paid tribute to co-founder and musical genius Brian Wilson Wednesday after his family announced his death — calling him the “soul” of their surf rock sound. “The world mourns a genius today, and we grieve for the loss of our cousin, our friend, and our partner in a great musical adventure,” the … Read more

I pay my mortgage by renting out my pool year-round — and turn it into a ‘private oasis’

I pay my mortgage by renting out my pool year-round — and turn it into a ‘private oasis’

If your house has a swimming pool, you might just be sitting on a gold mine. Thousands of people are renting out their pools for big bucks on Swimply—an online marketplace for hourly rentals of pools and outdoor spaces. And many are using the cash to pay their mortgage payments and home renovations. Radio host Jim Beach, 57, … Read more

How much the average American would pay for some peace and quiet

How much the average American would pay for some peace and quiet

The average American would pay $2,521 for a day of peace and quiet — while parents would pay $1,147 more. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans (30% of whom are parents), which explored the importance of quality time to recharge and the barriers to getting enough of it.  Results showed the average … Read more

Dear Abby: Should I keep dating a man I don’t like because he’ll pay for my kids’ college tuition?

Dear Abby: Should I keep dating a man I don’t like because he’ll pay for my kids’ college tuition?

DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced from my ex-husband, “Cliff,” for a year and a half. My nearly adult children live with me. They rarely see their dad. Our divorce was relatively painless, but the custody battle was prolonged, and most of my savings were drained in the process. Cliff pays child support, but I’m … Read more

Exclusive | Lamar Odom ordered to vacate LA home after allegedly failing to pay $45K in rent

Exclusive | Lamar Odom ordered to vacate LA home after allegedly failing to pay K in rent

The Los Angeles Lakers weren’t the only ones who didn’t want Lamar Odom. The ex-NBA star, 45, formerly married to Khloé Kardashian, has been ordered to vacate his LA rental after the landlord sued him for allegedly failing to pay $45K in back rent, The Post can exclusively reveal. On March 20, the sub-lessor of … Read more

Former Disney child star Ryan McCartan gives rare insight into pay from residuals

Former Disney child star Ryan McCartan gives rare insight into pay from residuals

A former child star has shared the jaw-dropping amount he makes in residuals from a popular Disney Channel show. Ryan McCartan, 31, starred in “Liv and Maddie,” a successful tween show that ran from 2013 to 2017. Usually, famous people shy away from discussing money, but he took to Instagram to reveal how much he still makes … Read more

‘Dangerous and embarrassing’ teens are pretending to rob you with ‘Apple Pay’ prank: ‘Way too far’

‘Dangerous and embarrassing’ teens are pretending to rob you with ‘Apple Pay’ prank: ‘Way too far’

A young man from Adelaide has been confronted by a stranger in a Kmart after a prank went horribly wrong. The prankster teen filmed himself approaching an older man with dreadlocks in the underwear section of the store before asking him for the time on his phone. When the man pulls out his phone to … Read more

Costco implements revolutionary ‘buy now, pay later’ plan for customers — but there’s one catch

Costco implements revolutionary ‘buy now, pay later’ plan for customers — but there’s one catch

Cash-strapped Costco customers can now stock up for summer without money in the bank. The cut-price retailer is revolutionizing their shopping experience by partnering with “pay over time” platform Affirm. Starting this week, Costco members can undergo a “quick, real-time eligibility check” with Affirm before choosing from “personalized” monthly payment plan options. However, there’s one … Read more

Baby shower guests baffled by ‘ridiculous’ gift registry, cover charge: ‘Pay cash on arrival’

Baby shower guests baffled by ‘ridiculous’ gift registry, cover charge: ‘Pay cash on arrival’

Baby showers are all about joy and celebration, but who knew you could put a price tag on happiness?  One guest was in for a surprise when they found out you actually can!  After being invited to a friend’s baby shower she was shocked she’d need to dip into her bank account to attend.  The ‘ridiculous’ baby shower gift list “I … Read more

Trump Plan Would Tie Some Drug Prices to What Peer Nations Pay

Trump Plan Would Tie Some Drug Prices to What Peer Nations Pay

President Trump will sign an executive order on Monday aimed at lowering some drug prices in the United States by aligning them with what other wealthy countries pay, he said on Truth Social on Sunday evening. The proposal he described, which alone cannot shift federal policy, is what he calls a “most favored nation” pricing … Read more

I make my tween daughters pay rent and evict them if they’re late — haters say it’s cruel, but I love it

I make my tween daughters pay rent and evict them if they’re late — haters say it’s cruel, but I love it

In this mother’s house, kiddos gotta pay to stay.  Keeping up with high cost of living is anything but child’s play. And when it comes to collecting rent from her tweens, this no-nonsense landlord does not play around.  “They have to pay $5, every week, for rent, and another $5, every week, for utilities,” Taja … Read more

When Taxpayers Fund Shows Like ‘Blue Bloods’ and ‘S.N.L.,’ Does It Pay Off?

When Taxpayers Fund Shows Like ‘Blue Bloods’ and ‘S.N.L.,’ Does It Pay Off?

New Yorkers — and residents of many other states — have paid more for entertainment in recent years than just their Netflix or Hulu subscriptions. Each New York household has also contributed about $16 in taxes, on average, toward producing the drama series “Billions” since 2017. Over that period, each household has also paid roughly … Read more

James Toback Is Ordered to Pay $1.7 Billion in Sexual Assault Case

James Toback Is Ordered to Pay .7 Billion in Sexual Assault Case

A jury in New York awarded $1.7 billion in damages to 40 women who sued the former movie director and writer James Toback over allegations of sexual assault, lawyers for the plaintiffs said. Mr. Toback, once a Hollywood fixture known for writing “Bugsy” and directing “The Pick-up Artist,” had been defending himself against the lawsuit … Read more

Hollywood director James Toback ordered to pay $1.68B to 40 women who accused writer of sexual abuse

Hollywood director James Toback ordered to pay .68B to 40 women who accused writer of sexual abuse

A New York jury on Wednesday awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse and other crimes over a span of 35 years, according to lawyers representing the plaintiffs. The decision stems from a lawsuit filed in Manhattan in 2022 after New York state instituted a one-year window for … Read more