DEAR ABBY: When my husband and I married a year ago, I dropped my health insurance plan and joined his family plan, since he also provides coverage for his children, including one who is an adult. There was no additional cost to add me. However, months later, the insurance company raised the monthly premium for … Read more
It was a real faux pas-ta. Twin sisters from Wisconsin experienced the con of a lifetime when they were duped into paying more than 500 euros — about $530 — for a shrimpy-size dish of lobster pasta while vacationing in the south of France. Travel influencers Cassidy and Leah Armbruster, who now call Madrid, Spain, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I recently attended an engagement party at a restaurant for our son and his fiancee. The party was hosted by our son as a surprise for his fiancee. As an engagement gift to the couple, my husband and I, together with the mother of the bride-to-be and the bride’s sisters, chipped in (with … Read more
A social media debate is underway about whether brides should be asking their wedding guests to fulfill costly favors — such as baking a cake for the big day — in place of gifts after a bride’s specific inquiry was shared online for discussion. A Reddit user uploaded a Facebook post screenshot — which an anonymous bride-to-be … Read more
When a surprise medical emergency, such as a heart attack or incident that requires an airlift leads to a bill you can’t afford to pay, do not fret. There are tried and true tactics to negotiate down the bill’s amount, as well as other ways to get assistance paying what you owe. Here are rules … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My 40-year-old daughter has never grown up. Until recently, she relied on her grandmother to make ends meet. Her grandmother passed away, and now I’m all she has. After she was fired from her civil-service job and evicted from her apartment, she broke her leg in a hiking accident. I got her into … Read more
What is being cheap? The iconic game show “Jeopardy!” has come under fire from one of its former contestants who claimed that he was forced to pay out of pocket for his own hotel and travel expenses while appearing on the game show. Ben Goldstein, who appeared on the quiz show’s recent season, took to … Read more
BRB, just going to Costco because we just found out you can shop there without a membership!? Who would have thunk? The bulk-buying supermarket is almost synonymous with its $60/year fee, but one savvy TikToker has now let the world in on a little-known fact. You don’t actually have to fork out anything in order to gain access to … Read more
A 28-year-old entrepreneur cut off her eyelashes to prove that her eyelash growth serum works — and now she sells one bottle every three minutes. Kasey Giarratana used to spend $2,400 every year on eyelash extensions, so she decided to stop and instead started her own beauty business. Giarratana and co-founder Michael Giarratana wanted to … Read more
The cost of rent can drive anyone crazy, but one man decided to ditch the crazy and went full in on the drive. Arslan Shono, a Medical Technologist from New Jersey, was fed up with paying $1,800 in monthly rent that he made a drastic change by transforming his SUV into his home — equipped with … Read more
LeBron James won’t be paying, and neither will Patrick Mahomes. The multi-million dollar sports superstars revealed Friday they won’t be paying the monthly fee for verification via Twitter Blue. “Welp guess my blue [check] will be gone soon cause if you know me I ain’t paying the 5,” James tweeted Friday afternoon with a shrugging … Read more
The fashion world is getting a kick out of these boots. Neon green knee-high boots that resemble Dipsy, a character from the children’s TV show “Teletubbies,” are being sold for $2,500. The eclectic footwear was created by New York-based designer Christian Cowan, who is known for his celebrity clients including Lady Gaga, Naomi Campbell and … Read more
It was the story of her life. A TikToker has sparked backlash after she revealed that they spent $10,000 to see a performance by Harry Styles. According to Tara Lynn — who posted the video last Tuesday and has now gained nearly 4 million views — she originally made the purchase of two tickets for … Read more
Rest a-sheared, young men — you can achieve your dream of having facial hair like Prince Harry. With the Duke of Sussex’s paternal grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, dying last month, his photo has been splashed across media more than usual. Since then, a London hair-transplant clinic said it’s noticed a 25% rise in the number … Read more
Kim Kardashian isn’t taking any risks when it comes to the safety of her children. The Skims founder recently hired additional security to guard her kids’ private school after her ex-husband Kanye West revealed its name in numerous social media rants, TMZ reported. Kardashian is paying for the additional security, though to be clear it’s … Read more