By now, you’re used to paying more at the grocery store — during the last two years, prices jumped by a whopping 16%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Many of us would be fortunate enough to be able to absorb the sudden cost increases on what the government’s Consumer Price Index calls “food at … Read more
That’s a latte dough! Your pricey daily Starbucks habit will now cost you a few extra beans — if you live in California. The Seattle-based coffee giant increased already-inflated menu prices in its Golden State stores this week, after the state’s $20 minimum wage mandate for fast-food workers went into effect Monday, Business Insider reported. The … Read more
This entitled diner got an extra helping of humble pie. A UK restaurant dished up a verbal smackdown to an “appalling” influencer who asked to eat at their establishment for free due to her supposed celeb status, as seen in a viral Instagram story. “Oh what a surprise!” snarked the Manchester-based restaurant Lucky Ramen and … Read more
Fellas, want to look pretty? It’ll cost you a pretty penny. Cosmetic procedures are expected to boom among men in coming years, according to surgeons of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery [AAFPR]. Doctors are already seeing an influx in image-conscious males seeking pricey procedures, including facelifts, which can cost up to … Read more
Talk about emotional baggage. Travelers are reeling after airlines including JetBlue, United, and American recently raised the cost of checking bags — with even higher rates in store for those who wait to pay at the airport, CNBC reported. American Airlines recently announced that coach travelers would pay $35 to check a bag ahead of … Read more
Sometimes you do what you gotta do. “The Sopranos” star Drea de Matteo claims she paid off her mortgage debt in “five minutes” on OnlyFans after her refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine left her jobless and with $10 to her name. The 52-year-old spoke to the Daily Mail about reluctantly joining the adult subscription … Read more
He is putting the “commute” in commuter school. Tim Chen, an economics student in his final year at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, flies nearly 2 hours from his home in Calgary to school and back because the off-campus housing prices were too much for him. “I thought, why don’t I just … Read more
They want pecs like Becks. New York City surgeons are seeing a surge in men seeking to have their nipples reduced in size — and David Beckham is their aesthetic inspiration. The soccer superstar’s small, symmetrical, “almond-shaped” nips have cashed-up men forking out $5,000 for a procedure to perfect their pecs. “People want David Beckham’s … Read more
Forget about Zero Bond and Casa Cipriani, New York City’s most exclusive private club is a poker spot above a Korean restaurant on East 58th Street. Tony Park, a real estate mogul who owns Anto Korean Steakhouse, wanted an exclusive hideaway where he and his well-heeled friends — mostly finance guys and entrepreneurs — could … Read more
Welcome to the Most Magical Place on Earth, 101. Trips to Disney World have become so complicated that families are paying to take classes on how to navigate the House of Mouse — on top of the exorbitant costs just to enter the parks. “I knew it would be complicated, but I don’t think I … Read more
A mum has revealed that she’s going to great lengths to get her teen to move out of home. Carla Bellucci, a social media influencer from the UK, said that she’s willing to part ways with a whopping $9,000 USD so she can enjoy the privacy that comes with having a child-free home. She also claimed that it’s in … Read more
Wanna sell your sole? Struggling with inflation and higher interest rates? Can’t seem to get a handle on your budget? Put your feet to work for you, one sexpert recommends. That’s right — the key to financial freedom could be a few clicks of the camera away, earning you up to $45,000 a year, as long … Read more
Money talks — let’s just hope for this guy’s sake it’s not saying too much. As the cost of living in New York City has increased to nauseating amounts, forcing Gothamites to get creative when it comes to paying sky-high rent prices, one fortunate city dweller has allegedly found himself a billionaire benefactor who’s offered … Read more
The thought of flying with young children, especially long-haul, can be enough to make parents run screaming at the prospect of traveling across the globe. When facing a daunting 16-hour flight with toddlers, small children, and judgemental passengers, staying home is the path of least resistance. But what if there was a way to fly the family business … Read more
Bite-sized backlash. A UK mother has sparked a heated debate online when she claimed a grocery cashier called her out for letting her child eat food in the store before paying for it. “I feel a mix of both really cross and really upset,” Samantha Mary posted on TikTok Monday, adding she’s “never felt, in … Read more
A young Australian man has given his parents the ultimate Christmas gift, surprising them by paying off their mortgage. Like most Aussie families yesterday, the family gathered around the tree and dragged an assortment of chairs into the living space to pass out presents and cards as the family dog roamed among the discarded wrapping … Read more
The physical therapist will not see you now. Outpatient physical therapist (PT) practices are experiencing severe staff shortages, with the highest vacancy rates at 17%, according to a recent report by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a nonprofit group based in Virginia. The report is based on survey responses from 133 outpatient physical therapy practices across … Read more
McDonald’s customers aren’t loving the chain’s location-based price discrepancies. In a resurfaced viral video, an enraged McDonald’s diner claimed that the fast food franchise is no longer affordable for the everyday American. “So, I get there’s a labor shortage, I get there’s wage increases and a number of other things,” flabbergasted Idaho man Christopher Olive … Read more
Ozempic users are noticing a change in their face — and it’s costing them an arm and a leg. Patients injecting the antidiabetic medication to lose weight have found themselves with “Ozempic face” — gaunt, deflated cheeks and loose, sagging skin around their jowls. Trying to avoid a plastic surgery fix for their newly droopy … Read more
Flying chairs and customer brawls may be commonplace for Waffle House workers, but meal breaks apparently are not. Employees at the Southern dine-in chain see a sizeable chunk of change removed from their paychecks each week for food consumed — even if they didn’t eat it, reported The Messenger. Atlanta-based cook Gerald Green, who claimed … Read more