In Los Angeles’ increasingly eye-watering dining scene, apparently $150 a head now passes for “affordable.” The Infatuation has rolled out its newly updated guide to the city’s best affordable tasting menus, rounding up multi-course meals that hover around $150 or less — a sign of just how dramatically the price of a fancy night out … Read more
If you are heading to the store on Saturday, you might be paying top dollar for your groceries. A new study from data research platform Decodo reveals that grocery prices hit their peak on Saturdays at major retailers, while Mondays and Wednesdays offer the biggest bargains. Analyzing 1.5 million items across 120 e-commerce platforms, researchers … Read more
Metrolink may be hiking its prices — but to anyone paying for gas in Los Angeles, a ride on Southern California’s regional commuter rail network is still sounding like a big bargain. The agency has announced the first fare bump in thirteen years — amounting to a 14% increase on the average one-way ticket, and by … Read more
Just when you thought the cost of living couldn’t go any higher. In a newly released ranking highlighting coastal hot spots where pros predict property values are set to keep aiming for the stratosphere, one very expensive, sun-drenched California city made the unwelcome cut. San Diego was singled out as one of the beachy markets … Read more
Get ready to pay more for Canadian imports — and not just maple syrup and hockey sticks. As the trade war between Canada and the US escalates, items like steel, aluminum, wool and lumber will spike in price this week thanks to retaliatory tariffs on over $20 billion worth of goods. The move went into … Read more
Checkers & Rally’s is leaning into value as Americans remain squeezed by higher everyday expenses, and the fast-food chain’s CEO says consumers’ demand for affordability has intensified over the past couple of years. The chain is offering a $4 Unbeatable Meal Deal, priced at $5 in select markets, as restaurants compete for increasingly price-conscious customers. … Read more
Holy cow. If you bite into a burger this Labor Day weekend, it might not be from an American heifer. That’s because of an 11-year old law from the beef industry — the Country of Origin Labeling law, or COOL — that says retailers don’t have to tell you where its beef is coming from. … Read more
Where’s the beef — from? On Friday, President Trump announced plans to lift tariffs on beef imports for 90 days to ease consumer wallet pains and fix supply shortages. Trump’s plan calls for up to 300,000 metric tons — 100,000 tons per month — of ground beef to come into the country tariff-free. The tariff-free … Read more
Streamflation is in full effect. In just seven years, the price of Apple TV has tripled. The multinational tech brand launched Apple TV — now home to “The Morning Show,” “Severance,” and “Silo” — back in 2019 when users were charged a modest $4.99. Cut to 2026, where the company now charges $14.99 per month … Read more
Travel like it’s 1999. Travel prices may seem like they are skyrocketing — and that may be true — but digging for deals may be just one magazine away. AAA may be best known for coming to the rescue when drivers get a flat tire through its roadside-assistance services. But AAA Travel is the travel-agency … Read more
They fudged up big time. Hershey Park in Pennsylvania is facing the music online after boasting that their prices were lower than Dollywood just hours after Dolly Parton’s death at age 80. The faux pas came to light via an X post with over 1.7 million views The post showed a screenshot of an X … Read more
Much maligned as an embarrassing mom-mobile, the minivan is making a comeback. The surge in minivan purchases comes as Americans enter a new era of higher car costs, with the average price of a new car hovering around $50,000. Crucially, minivans fall well below that median, while SUVs are hovering far above it. Minivans are roaring … Read more
This customer has big beef with Kroger. Kroger — a grocer typically known for its low price tags — was just called out for “robbing Americans blind” after a video went viral online showing the chain skimping out on steak. The video, which appears to have been removed or deleted from TikTok, was reposted by … Read more
The cost of airfare is out of this world. Airline fares have skyrocketed 2.2% just from last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In fact, prices were up a whopping 26% in June just from the previous year. The price hikes can be attributed to a few factors: rising fuel costs from … Read more
You’re canceled! That’s what cash-strapped consumers suffering from subscription overload are increasingly telling the overwhelming number of streamers, services and apps they no longer feel they can afford. As prices for the essentials — groceries, gas, rent, utilities — continue to skyrocket, Americans are cutting wherever they can. Consumers are finally realizing they are in control … Read more
Denise Lapointe’s getting down to keep her fuel costs low. The New Yorker, a 60-something, free-spirited single, based in Saratoga County, is one in the number of hip-swaying, gyrating locals to score a sweet deal by shaking her moneymaker in the Sunoco of Halfmoon gas station’s “Dance for a Discount” challenge. “I saved $15.00!” an elated Lapointe … Read more
They thought it was a real Shake-down. Just in case guilt tipping wasn’t already running amok. An incensed customer has accused Shake Shack of raising the prices on their order after they didn’t leave a gratuity at the self-checkout kiosk. “My wife says that if you don’t tip at Shake Shack, they make it more … Read more
For Americans looking for an affordable meal out, geography can make a big difference in what they pay for a cheeseburger, fries and a soda. A $15 bill is still enough to cover a cheeseburger, fries and a soda in some US cities, but not everywhere. A recent DoorDash State of Local Commerce report found that just four of … Read more
The “Happiest Place on Earth” doesn’t live up to its name during happy hour. Disneyland has quietly raised prices on hundreds of food and drink items, with the average cocktail now priced at a jaw-dropping $21. Disneyland has quietly raised prices on hundreds of food and drink items, with the average cocktail now priced at … Read more
Pistachio lovers may soon be paying the price for California’s scorching spring. The beloved green nut — already having a major moment among Gen Zers thanks to viral Dubai chocolate bars, cream pastries, frozen yogurt and trendy lattes — is facing a bitter harvest after record-breaking heat devastated farms across the Golden State. California pistachio … Read more