Savings

I’m a cheapskate mom who loves my frugal food hacks — but haters say life’s too short to live this way

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I’m a cheapskate mom who loves my frugal food hacks — but haters say life’s too short to live this way

It’s her the-struggle-is-real meal.  Sure, prices are high and money is tight — but this miserly mama’s daily menu is totally forked up.  “This is what I eat in a day as a frugal person,” said the self-professed penny-pincher, an anonymous woman, exclusively known as @DiaryOfACheapskate online.  Money-saving mom, @DairyOfACheapskate caught social media flak for her cheapo breakfast and … Read more

‘Treat Yourself Tax’ is the money hack that will kill your overspending guilt: ‘Helps you stick to your budget’

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‘Treat Yourself Tax’ is the money hack that will kill your overspending guilt: ‘Helps you stick to your budget’

Buy the latte — but pay the price. No, not in guilt. In savings. The “Treat Yourself Tax” is the latest budget-savvy hack sweeping social media, and it’s got impulse shoppers doing double takes — one at the receipt, and another at their savings account.  The hack? Every time you splurge on something nonessential — … Read more

Why most Americans may never reach their savings goals

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Why most Americans may never reach their savings goals

Only one in 10 Americans currently feels “very good” about their financial situation, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans asked respondents how they’re feeling about their finances right now — 13% feel “very good” and 28% feel “somewhat good.” But respondents are trying to be smart about their money: 84% … Read more

‘Unhinged’ money tips go viral as tariff strife has worried consumers trying anything to save a buck

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‘Unhinged’ money tips go viral as tariff strife has worried consumers trying anything to save a buck

Save that green. Thanks to President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports that went into effect last weekend, the price of everything is inevitably going to increase. Well, leave it to social media to be the place to turn to when one needs to save a dollar in this economy. A now-viral TikTok video posted by … Read more

Gen Z house-hunter, 26, reveals ultra-cheap spending hack that allowed her to buy three houses — and now she’s aiming for a fourth

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Gen Z house-hunter, 26, reveals ultra-cheap spending hack that allowed her to buy three houses — and now she’s aiming for a fourth

She works hard for her money. A 26-year-old content creator has managed to buy three homes on a $52,000 salary — and still has enough money to potentially buy a fourth. Unlike most Gen Zers, Charlie Sanderson from Manchester, UK lives on a tight budget — only allowing herself a modest $63 monthly allowance on … Read more

My family lost our life savings in a bank scam — don’t ignore the red flags like we did

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My family lost our life savings in a bank scam — don’t ignore the red flags like we did

They’ve been duped out of their dough.   Through sniffles and sobs, a traumatized new mother is warning folks against succumbing to a common con that’s left her penniless and feeling “stupid.”  “Today we were scammed, which meant that we’ve lost our savings,” Amelia Mandeville-Marinaro, 28, from the UK, lamented to over 3.2 million TikTok viewers.  … Read more

What is the 75/15/10 rule? Here’s how to pick the right budgeting method for you

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What is the 75/15/10 rule? Here’s how to pick the right budgeting method for you

Budgeting is one of the most common ways to manage your money — or lack of it — but how do you know which method is the right one for you? “As with any budget, how you allocate your income depends on your personal financial situation. The key is to create a budget you’ll actually … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband spent all our savings on his mistresses

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Dear Abby: My husband spent all our savings on his mistresses

DEAR ABBY: A year ago, I found out my husband has been cheating on me with multiple women for more than a decade and kept two of his conquests for that entire time. He also sent all our savings to his girlfriends in another country. Because we have two disabled adult children and one neurotypical … Read more

Keanu Reeves scammer swindles widow, 67, out of life savings in romance fraud: ‘I was lonely’

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Keanu Reeves scammer swindles widow, 67, out of life savings in romance fraud: ‘I was lonely’

A San Diego senior is now living in her car after being swindled out of her savings by a scammer pretending to be Keanu Reeves. Katherine Goodson, 67, has gone public with her harrowing story in a bid to raise awareness about the rise in celebrity romance scams impacting the elderly. “I don’t blame anyone … Read more

Vegan diet can make you wealthy, in addition to healthy, study finds

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Vegan diet can make you wealthy, in addition to healthy, study finds

Cinch your waist — and your wallet — by going vegan. Switching to a vegan diet could improve your health, not to mention your savings, a new study published in JAMA Network Open found. Switching to a vegan diet could improve your health, not to mention your savings, a new study found. neonshot – stock.adobe.com … Read more

I don’t have a house because I spent my life savings launching a sex toy brand

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I don’t have a house because I spent my life savings launching a sex toy brand

Alisha Williams doesn’t own a home because she took a $50,000 risk in 2020. The 33-year-old, who has a background in marketing and communication, launched her sexual wellness business, Rosewell, with what could have been her house deposit. Ms Williams wanted to sell sex toys to women without it feeling sleazy. It was a tough sell … Read more

I’m a sleep consultant — 3 ways to catch your kids up to daylight savings time

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I’m a sleep consultant — 3 ways to catch your kids up to daylight savings time

Americans can snag an extra hour in bed this weekend as clocks “fall back” for daylight savings time, but parents of little ones might not be so lucky. Fortunately, pediatric sleep consultant Amanda (@dreamologybyamanda_) promises there are strategies to get your kids to wake up later this Sunday. And bonus points if that means catching … Read more

Why now’s the best time to save with Robinhood: HOOD Week explained

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Why now’s the best time to save with Robinhood: HOOD Week explained

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. If you’ve ever considered investing but find that staring at complex charts and graphs makes you want to run the other way, I get it.  For many of us, saving and investing … Read more

Daylight savings can be detrimental to your health, doctor reveals

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Daylight savings can be detrimental to your health, doctor reveals

Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner explores the benefits of daylight savings. QUESTION: Hi Dr Zac, the same conversation erupts every year in my family when daylight savings rolls around. I love daylight savings, but they continue to come up with reasons why it’s not necessary. I am after … Read more

Retired couple lose life savings in bitter feud with neighbor over fence

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Retired couple lose life savings in bitter feud with neighbor over fence

A retired couple have said they’ve spent their life savings in a bitter legal row with their former neighbor over a fence put up on their shared driveway. Graham and Katherine Bateson said they have sunk $59,551 (£45k) into lawyers’ fees since their late neighbor Wendy Leedham placed the fence alongside their bungalow. The couple … Read more

Here’s when passengers will pay the least for flights this fall, experts say — and the savings start next week

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Here’s when passengers will pay the least for flights this fall, experts say — and the savings start next week

Back to school? More like back in the saddle. September means summer’s ending, but savvy travelers know the coming month is also is the beginning of shoulder season — that quietly magical moment when travel becomes more affordable, destinations can be less crowded, the skies a little friendlier again. But, according to Expedia, there are times … Read more

Retirees with $1 million in savings could run out of money faster in these states, study finds

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Retirees with million in savings could run out of money faster in these states, study finds

Seniors could be roughing their golden years in some states, as a new study shows that even $1 million in retirement savings won’t last very long in some states. The study, published by personal finance site GoBankingRates earlier this year, found, for instance, that California seniors might face tough times financially after eating through that supply in approximately 12 years, eight … Read more

There’s a stealth money-saving hack for every zodiac sign

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There’s a stealth money-saving hack for every zodiac sign

Few words inspire less joy than “budget,” but as inflation rates rise and salaries remain stagnant many among us are looking for ways to save. There’s no one-size-fits-all-wallet solution to frugality. Rather, the key to financial stability and fat paper stacks lies in understanding your spending habits, nonnegotiable expenses and long-term goals, all qualifiers that … Read more

Wild way this Gen Z college student saved over $100K before graduating

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Wild way this Gen Z college student saved over 0K before graduating

A university student has revealed her wild plan to be able to both buy a home and become a digital nomad before she’s even 25. *Violet, 22, lives in Queensland, Australia and runs the successful TikTok account Organise My Money, where she’s amassed over 170,000 likes. Once she finishes her degree, she plans to buy a … Read more